Airbus

Aircraft Manager Completions

Airbus$88K — $105K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent technical training in aviation manufacturing.
  • 3+ years of experience in aviation or manufacturing planning/project management.
  • 1 year of preferred experience in a leadership role.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with technical and production teams.

Responsibilities

  • Manage aircraft folio during production and ground test phases until handover to completions center.
  • Analyze and resolve issues found during assembly such as non-conformities and customer findings.
  • Initiate action plans and follow up on critical issues until resolved.
  • Document and manage all non-conformities throughout the production process.
  • Prepare and lead meetings to communicate aircraft status and quality gate outcomes.
  • Generate daily MSN reports and conduct inflow analysis to track aircraft progress.
  • Participate in national/international projects and assist with major issue resolutions when needed.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with potential incentive compensation.
  • Paid time off including personal days, holidays, and generous parental leave.
  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Access to extensive development opportunities through global Leadership University, including e-learning courses.
Full Job Description

Job Description:

Airbus Americas, Inc is looking for a Aircraft Manager Completions to join our team based in Mobile, AL.

The ideal candidate is responsible for folio management of any assigned aircraft during the production and ground test phase of the assembly process until handover to the completions center (Flight Line). The selected candidates will be responsible to analyze and steer all new issues found during the assembly process (non-conformities, customer findings, ground test issues, etc.). They will also be required to identify critical points, initiate action plans, and complete follow-ups until closure of issues.

Meet the Team:

Our Engineers at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facility take our aircraft from concept to customer delivery – working with production teams on every aspect of assembly from managing technical information, quality control, maintenance tasks and health & safety – along flowlines and completions line. Join our team and watch our aircraft come to life.

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 (7ESOP8)

  • 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 (7EAP8) 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:

  • Document, follow, organize and manage all non-conformities throughout the flowline process. Drive closure of issues in collaboration with all relevant parties to ensure production milestones are met.

  • Prepare and conduct FOT meeting, ensuring on-time closure of all folio points and non-conformities. Prepare Aircraft Documentation for the Internal Quality Gates and lead meetings to ensure aircraft status is known by the receiving station. In the event of a red quality gate, ensure actions are taken and completed according to plan given

  • Function as the L1 link to feed escalations to the ACM IIs by attending L SQCDPs. Ensure all escalations are properly documented in Tandem and all information is given for appropriate problem solving.

  • Create the MSN status report and send updates on an on-going basis regarding the progress of the aircraft. Perform inflow analysis (ex Non Conformities, work orders, QLB, TLB...) and new points' distribution. Guarantees that all information in Aircraft Progress concerning the FAL are in accordance with the physical state of the subject aircraft.

  • Responsible for aircraft issue follow-up addressing progress in a proactive manner, anticipating issues, and driving resolution to avoid production risks. Generate the daily MSN Report (folio point's analysis) and highlight priority topics.

  • Responsible for Working Party planning when necessary to solve major issues on aircraft.

  • Record information in Aircraft Progress and define daily priorities with the Station Managers.

  • Cooperate in national/international projects.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Your boarding pass:

  • A Bachelors degree in Business Administration or a related field. In lieu of degree, training as a technician in a technical field related to aviation manufacturing.

  • 3 or more years' of working experience in aviation related fields or equivalent experience in manufacturing planning or manufacturing project management.

Preferred:

  • 1 year of working experience in a leading role.

Eligibility:

Eligible for employment in the US without sponsorship.

A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.

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

Company:

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Customer Eng.&Technical Support&Services

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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.
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