Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Councils Framework to drive Accountability at Spirit AeroSystems

Spirit President & Chief Executive Officer, Tom Gentile and Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Sam Marnick, co-chair and lead the Executive Diversity & Inclusion Council. The executive council sets strategic imperatives for the organization globally.

Spirit Vice President of Human Resources, Corporate Affairs, Information Technology, CEO Business Management and Strategy, Justin Welner helps navigate the direction and strategy for the Global Diversity & Inclusion Council, where all sites are represented. Each Spirit site has a local diversity council co-chaired by the Site operations leader.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Councils

Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Councils are cross functional groups of site leaders, managers and employees who work to create a shared mindset and sense of belonging at Spirit, assess site specific needs, and execute the Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy. Each council is sponsored by a local executive champion.

Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs)

EBRGs are employee-led groups designed to promote personal and professional development, increase networking and advance diversity, equity and inclusion within the company. Membership is open to all employees.

Spirit Employee Business Resource Groups

SWEPT: Spirit Women in Engineering Professions and Technology

SWEPT is a Spirit sponsored resource group focused on attracting, engaging and developing women specifically in Engineering and Technology. SWEPT works to provide support and networking opportunities to its members, while promoting professional development, leadership and technical education with chapters at multiple Spirit locations.

Spirit Employee Business Resource Groups

The Spirit Employee Business Resource Group (EBRG) is a voluntary, employee-led, executive-sponsored group that serves as a resource for the business by fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace aligned with the company’s mission, values, goals and objectives.

Attract, Retain and Grow

These are the pillars the Spirit EBRGs are focused on as they work to strengthen our inclusive work environment. We strive to create an environment where all employees feel a sense of belonging, are comfortable in bringing their whole authentic self to work and feel they have an equal opportunity to succeed. The EBRGs are a great opportunity for employees to connect with our diverse, global workforce.

Women in Aviation and Aerospace (WIAA)

Spirit is proud to be a founding participant / signatory of the U.K. Women in Aviation and Aerospace charter. This group focuses on increasing the representation of women amongst the Aerospace and Defense Industry in Europe.