Global aerospace OEM Ontic has signed the UK Armed Forces Covenant, pledging to support the Armed Forces Community with service-friendly policies and recruitment.

In signing this covenant, Ontic is pledging to formalise its support of Reservists, veterans and Forces families.

With many Reservists and ex-Forces employees already in their workforce, Ontic says it is proud that as well as policies that support the Armed Forces community, it has many colleagues who know what it’s like to transition out of the military who can support Service leavers transitioning into civilian life.

Eric Lopes, vice president and general manager of Ontic’s UK and Asia operations, said: “Many of our colleagues are ex-military as well as having defence customers, so I’m glad we’re making our workplace more consciously supportive of the Armed Forces Community.

“A big thank you to our HR team for identifying this opportunity to improve and putting the hard work in to ensure our pledge has a real impact on our policies and procedures.”

In taking the Covenant pledge, Ontic is now recognised in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. Currently a bronze-level employer, the firm states it is already taking action to put into place the last few criteria that will move it up to a silver-level employer.

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