Safran develops aerospace talent in Mexico
After 35 years of building a solid production network in Mexico, Safran will focus its next phase of growth on developing talent and strengthening its design and engineering capabilities.
One of the main challenges is the high turnover of young Mexican talent, who often choose to seek opportunities in other countries because they cannot find the professional development opportunities they aspire to in Mexico.
Alejandro Carmona Seeman, head of Safran Mexico, noted that the brain drain of specialized professionals also occurs because those who have the patience to gradually build their careers hit a wall when they want to move from manufacturing to design.
As an example of this, he noted that Safran has an engineering team in Chihuahua dedicated to engine design and another focused on supporting landing gear products; however, both face difficulties in attracting and retaining specialized talent, reflecting the vicious cycle referred to by the company’s president.
Currently, the French company has more than 15,000 employees and operates 20 production plants in the country, establishing itself as one of the leading players in the national aerospace industry.
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