Indaero, the Seville-based SME that said "no" to bosses and thrives without hierarchies.
With a horizontal structure, this key Airbus supplier ensures that its employees "earn more, are happier, and work with greater responsibility."
In a world where hierarchies are the norm, Indaero, a Seville-based aerospace SME, has decided to break the mold and say "no" to bosses. With a horizontal organizational structure, the company has proven that thriving without traditional top-down leadership is possible.
Founded in the 1970s as a manufacturer of industrial nameplates for mailboxes, Indaero has evolved into a key supplier for aerospace giants like Airbus, producing labels and components for the aviation sector. However, what truly sets the company apart is its corporate culture rather than its products.
At Indaero, there are no leaders or subordinates. All strategic decisions—from project planning to setting salaries and work schedules—are made collectively. According to Raúl Alcántara, a painting department team member, "Here, none of that exists. You are your own boss, your colleagues are your bosses, and you are theirs."
This model encourages versatility and collaboration, as explained by Álvaro Soto from the document management department: "We can be more flexible and help in other departments."
The shift toward a horizontal structure was driven by Darío González, who once held the role of CEO. "I've seen that, even with more vacation time and higher salaries, people are happier and take greater responsibility for their work," says González, now the business development manager.
Transparency is a cornerstone of this system. Dunia Reverter, a coordinator at Indaero, highlights: "We discuss financial results in great detail," emphasizing the importance of trust and active participation among all employees.
