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American Eurocopter is named a most valuable employer for U.S. military service personnel and veterans

The American Eurocopter business unit of EADS North America has been named a winner of Civilianjobs.com’s Most Valuable Employers for Military™ recognition for 2010.

04 May 2010

American Eurocopter is one of 25 companies to earn the honor, which was open to all U.S.-based businesses. The Most Valuable Employers are selected based on surveys in which employers outline their recruiting, training and retention plans that best serve military service members and veterans. Winners in 2010 range from small businesses to Fortune 500 enterprises, and represent various sectors of the economy.

American Eurocopter also was recognized in recent weeks as a G.I. Jobs 2010 Top 100 Military Friendly Employer® and is a nominee for the U.S. Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award.

“Our philosophy has always been to recruit the best of the best, and we feel that the men and women who defend our country bring the necessary skills that will help our company achieve its goals now and in the future,” said Marc Paganini, President and CEO American Eurocopter. “We are honored to once again be recognized.”

Civilianjobs.com connects service members with civilian careers by providing a job board and job fairs as well as distributing a bimonthly publication, Civilian Job News, to military bases. The company names Most Valuable Employers in the month of May in honor of Armed Forces Day, celebrated this year on May 15.

“We’re pleased to be known as a Most Valuable Employer,” says Earl Walker, Senior Director, Site General Manager for American Eurocopter’s Columbus, MS, facility. “Half of our personnel are veterans or National Guard or Reserves members. We benefit from the leadership, commitment and know-how veterans bring to American Eurocopter, and we are committed to continuing our efforts for military service members and veterans.”