Airbus

Aircraft Manager I

Airbus • $75K — $95K *
Mobile, AL 36695In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field; technician training may substitute for degree.
  • 3+ years of experience in aviation or manufacturing planning/project management.
  • Effective communication skills in written and spoken English.
  • Proficient in SAP, MS Office, supply chain, and quality systems.
  • Ability to work effectively in international teams with flexibility and initiative.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a history of meeting project deadlines.
  • Good interpersonal skills for negotiation and conflict management.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and document non-conformities through production and flight testing phases.
  • Conduct FOT meetings to ensure timely closure of folio points and issues.
  • Serve as the link for escalations, attending L SQCDPs to document and communicate problems.
  • Create and update MSN status reports regarding aircraft progress and issues.
  • Follow up on aircraft issues proactively, generating reports to highlight priorities.
  • Plan Working Parties for major aircraft issues when needed.
  • Record information in Aircraft Progress and define daily priorities with Station Managers.

Benefits

  • Work at the Mobile, AL facility in a direct-hire role.
  • Opportunities to cooperate in national and international projects.
  • Engage in a role requiring effective communication and collaboration with various stakeholders.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Airbus Americas, Inc is looking for anAircraft Manager I to join our team based in Mobile, AL.

The Aircraft Manager I will be responsible for folio management of any assigned aircraft during the production and flight test phase of the assembly process until Handover to the delivery center is complete. The selected candidates will be responsible to analyze and steer all new issues found during the assembly process (non-conformities, customer findings, flightline issues, etc.). They will also be required to identify critical points, initiate action plans, and complete follow-ups until closure of issues.

Your Challenges:

  • Document, follow, organize and manage all non-conformities throughout the flowline/flightline 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.
  • Other duties as assigned


Your Boarding Pass:

  • A Bachelor's 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.
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills including fluency in written and spoken English.
  • Knowledge of the SAP system, MS office profound knowledge, supply chain and quality knowledge.
  • Ability to function as an effective member of an international team including flexibility and initiative.
  • Proven skills as a problem-solver and a record of meeting deadlines and completing tasks on time, on budget and at an acceptable level of quality
  • Have good interpersonal skills, be able to negotiate and manage conflicts of interests
  • Experience in establishing and cultivating relationships with internal and external customers
  • Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form with internal and external entities at all level of Management.


Preferred:
  • 1 year of working experience in a leading role.


Physical Requirements:
  • Onsite: 100%
  • Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
  • Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
  • Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
  • Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
  • Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
  • Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
  • Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
  • Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer.
  • Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
  • Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor.
  • Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
  • Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.


Travel Required

  • None


Citizenship
  • Authorized to Work 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 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:
Assembly & Integration

Job Posting End Date: 07.03.2026

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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