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Airbus Operating System (AOS) Regional Expert - Airbus Americas

Airbus • $110K — $130K *
Mobile, AL 36695In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Degree in Engineering, Management, or a related field.
  • 10-15 years of operations management experience in lean manufacturing environments.
  • Deep expertise in lean methodologies and problem-solving techniques.
  • Proven ability to mentor and inspire teams at various organizational levels.
  • Knowledge of industrial engineering, quality tools, and process optimization.
  • Professional certifications like Six Sigma Black Belt or APICS preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and coach senior leadership and local AOS teams.
  • Serve as the primary AOS content expert for Airbus Americas.
  • Advise leadership on performance improvement and governance management.
  • Conduct industrial maturity assessments and provide strategic recommendations.
  • Design and facilitate training programs and Kaizen workshops across North America.
  • Support AOS digital solutions and lead strategic lean initiatives.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and incentive compensation including profit sharing.
  • Paid time off including personal time, holidays, and parental leave.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
  • Upskilling opportunities through global Leadership University and access to e-learning courses.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Airbus Americas is looking for an Airbus Operating System (AOS) Expert to join our Operational Excellence team based in Mobile, AL.

You will be part of a team developing standardized lean principles and performance improvement initiatives. As part of the Operational Excellence Team, you will be involved in implementing AOS solutions aiming at addressing systemic operational performance issues and driving sustainable business growth.

Meet the Team:

You will be part of a team that drives continuous performance improvement across all organizational levels. The Operational Excellence team works directly with plant management, support functions, and senior leadership to establish lean standards, elevate industrial maturity, and cultivate a culture of autonomy and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Your Working Environment:

On 'Airbus Way' you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus' strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.

How We Care for You:

Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP").

Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.

Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

Your Challenges:
  • Develop and coach the Senior Leadership Team (SVPs and VPs), Operations Management Team, and local AOS teams (+20 employees).
  • Act as the primary Senior Expert on AOS content for Airbus Americas and represent AOS Central (Europe).
  • Advise site leadership on performance improvement opportunities, governance management, and regional performance reviews.
  • Lead industrial maturity assessments across the regional scope and formulate strategic recommendations.
  • Design, facilitate, and lead training programs and Kaizen workshops in a train-the-trainer mode across North America.
  • Support AOS digitalization solutions and drive mid- to long-term strategic lean initiatives.

Your Boarding Pass:
  • Degree in Engineering, Management, or a related field.
  • 10-15 years of experience in operations management within a best-in-class lean manufacturing environment.
  • Deep expertise in lean management, problem-solving, and facilitating workshops (Kaizen, VSM, SMED, 5S, Hoshin Kanri).
  • Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and inspire managers, technicians, and operators.
  • Strong baseline knowledge of industrial engineering, quality tools, process optimization, and aeronautical manufacturing.
  • Professional certifications such as Six Sigma Black Belt, Kepner-Tregoe, or APICS are highly desirable.

Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to navigate and spend extended time on active manufacturing shop floors and plant environments.
  • Capacity to conduct interactive training sessions, workshop facilitation, and on-site industrial assessments.
  • Flexibility to travel to various Airbus sites and locations across North America as needed.

As a leader in our field, Airbus provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.

NOTE: Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:
US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:
Professional

Remote Type:
On-site

Job Family:
Improvement & Performance Management

About Airbus

Airbus SE is a European multinational aerospace corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells civil and military aeronautical products worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Airbus, Airbus Helicopters, and Airbus Defence and Space. The Airbus segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells commercial jet aircraft of approximately 100 seats; and regional turboprop aircraft and aircraft components, as well as provides aircraft conversion and related services. The Airbus Helicopters segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells civil and military helicopters; and offers helicopter related services. The Airbus Defence and Space segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells military aircraft, such as combat, mission, transport, and tanker aircraft; and missile systems, military satellites, and defence electronics, as well as provides defence related services. The company was formerly known as Airbus Group SE and changed its name to Airbus SE in April 2017. Airbus SE was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Blagnac, France.
Learn more about Airbus
Size
135,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
2000
* Ladders Estimates

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