In a notable transformation indicative of wider geopolitical trends, Boeing is expanding its engineering recruitment significantly in India rather than in China. This adjustment arises as the United States aims to lessen its dependence on Chinese expertise in light of escalating geopolitical apprehensions.
Boeing is hiring nearly 20 times more engineers in India than in China, according to a report on August 1 by the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post (SCMP).
As of July 31, the Boeing Careers website showed only five job openings in China, three of which were in engineering. In contrast, India had 83 job openings, with 58 dedicated to engineering positions. This disparity has remained consistent for at least a couple of weeks.
Boeing’s current employment statistics further highlight this trend. The aerospace giant has around 2,200 employees in China, compared to more than 6,000 in India. This is despite the fact that India’s total commercial aviation fleet is only about one-sixth the size of China’s.
The shift is particularly striking given Boeing’s historical connection to Chinese talent. Wong Tsu, Boeing’s first aeronautical engineer, was born in Beijing.
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