A220 Flightline Supervisor II (Weekend Shift)

Airbus; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal employment opportunities

Diverse work environment

Job summary

Airbus is seeking a Supervisor II in Mobile, Alabama, to direct aircraft maintenance activities ensuring safety and efficiency. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, managing team performance, and ensuring adherence to maintenance standards.

This position requires a strong background in aviation management and leadership, with at least 5 years of experience. Candidates should hold a High School diploma, with a preferred Bachelor's degree. The role is on-site and involves a weekend shift schedule.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years leadership experience required.
• 10 years of aviation experience preferred.
• Experience in military or civilian aircraft maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Support and direct the team in daily maintenance activities.
• Manage team schedules and ensure workflow delivery.
• Conduct periodic performance evaluations and training.

Skills

Leadership skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Flexibility and initiative

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Aviation management

Tools

MS Office

Aircraft Maintenance scheduling

Job description

Position Summary

Supervisor II will primarily assist Flight Line Director with minimum supervision by directing over all aircraft maintenance Flight Line activity including aircraft maintenance tasks related to Flight Line integration and Pre/Post production flight test/Delivery operations under EASA Part 21G / TCCA CAR 561- AMO CAR 573/571 and FAA Part 145 and provide the safest and most efficient aerospace System in the flying public and the aviation industry.

Primary Responsibilities

Operations Planning and Training: 40%

• Ability to support and direct team leads/MFT in daily maintenance activity with minimum supervision; plan and control workload of all assigned employees, adjust headcount, work schedule and overtime to ensure on safe, on quality & on time delivery per approved schedule. Effectively engage with team members and demonstrate ability to carry out daily SQCDP/Daily status meetings and obtain support from the assigned MFT team.
• Assisting FL Manager in oversee/ control Flight Line operation Capex and Opex but not limited to maintaining daily cost management.
• Responsible for maintaining program Balanced Scorecard targets to ensure program / personal / employee yearly goals/objectives and OJT Poly-Poly program are achievable within guidelines to support rate ramp up.

MFT Collaboration

30%

• Capability to identify potential technical work stoppage, eliminate and anticipate problems which occur in Flight Line and delivery phase, adjust HC/ OT and prepare recovery plan to minimize impact on TOT schedule.
• Understand AOS fundamentals and carry out KPI evaluation, identify areas of concerns for improvement. Practicing PPS & Return to Zero policy, monitoring and keeping track of production HC/ budget and daily booking time vs efficiency.
• Fully managing MFT team/ shift supervisors/leads in FL production daily pass down meeting, review outstanding RNC/ Cahiers/ TLB/QLB points, organizing workflow and ensuring employees understand their duties, functions and escalation process to achieve daily planned activity expectation.

Supervisory

15%

• Manage team duty cycle, rotation shift / weekend schedule and ability to provide supervision support beyond standard assigned work schedule in short notice to secure planned delivery workflow and schedule on track.
• Attend Pre-FOT/FOT meetings to assist Flight line Manager in monitoring outstanding works/ budget / corrective action plan /acceptance of Aircraft and Quality Gate “O”.
• Responsible/ coordinate FL MFT team leads/ ME/Logistic for cannibalization process/ Recycle parts. Be liaison and POC between Loaner and Donor station MGR to ensure the transaction process is correctly followed.
• Work closely with FL team leads /QC/Dispatch and responsible to coordinate priorities in daily and next 24 hrs maintenance / Flight Ops activity planning.

Team and MFT Management

15%

• Work closely with FCM/ suppliers/ trade coordinators during delivery phase in support TLB/QLB point corrective action, buybacks ready to present to customers.
• Coordinate hiring process, training syllabus and employee development programs within allocated time and budget.
• Conduct periodic performance evaluations; make recommendations on salary increases (promotion, merit, and adjustment), transfers, hires, and disciplinary actions up to terminations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualified Experience and Training

Required Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Aviation management

Required Experience

• At least 5 years leadership experience required.
• 10 years of aviation experience preferred.
• Excellent MS Office application, as well as experience in analyzing data.
• High degree of flexibility and initiative.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Airframe and Powerplant Certification

Travel Required

• 5% Domestic and International

Citizenship

• US citizenship is required.

Clearance

• None.

Qualified Skills

Required Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities

• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment, cross‑functional team environment, as well as independently and with customers and channels.
• Proven ability to ensure overall alignment across the project for multiple small to large projects in a cross‑functional environment.
• Previous experience in an undefined, rapidly changing, ambiguous environment.
• Ability to provide supervision support beyond standard assigned work schedule.

Required Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages)

• Have the ability to establish and maintain a good relationship with all internal customers.
• Have the ability to work in an international team.
• Must possess excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to present clear and concise briefings and reports to customers and executive.

Required Technical Systems Proficiency

• 5 years plus experience of Aircraft Maintenance scheduling and servicing of military or civilian aircraft.

Complexity of the Role

Level of Decision Making: strategic, tactical, operational.

Organizational Information

Is this a people manager?: Yes

# of Exempt Reports: 12 - 22

# of Non-Exempt Reports: 0

Job Dimensions

• Weekend Shift with scheduled work hours of 6:00am - 6:00pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Nature of Contacts

• Involved communication on a regular basis with internal parties only.

Physical Requirements

Onsite: 90%

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.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Required

• Safety Shoes
• Safety Glasses
• Hearing Protection
• Protective Gloves
• Administrative position only PPE required
• Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visit
• Appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor

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: Leadership

Job Posting End Date: 07.28.2026

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