Airbus Operating System (AOS) Regional Expert - Airbus Americas

Prestwick Aerosystems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive compensation & benefits

Job summary

Airbus Americas, Inc. in Mobile, AL seeks an experienced Airbus Operating System (AOS) Expert to join the Operational Excellence team. You will drive standardized lean principles and performance improvements across North America, coaching senior leaders and local AOS teams.

You will lead Kaizen workshops, advance AOS digitalization, and travel across North America to implement mid- to long-term lean initiatives in a best-in-class aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• 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 include time on shop floors and travel to North America sites.
• Relocation assistance and comprehensive compensation/benefits are available.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Lean management

Kaizen workshops

Problem-solving

Workshop facilitation

Coaching

Industrial engineering

Quality tools

Aerospace manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kepner-Tregoe

APICS

Leadership development

Education

Engineering degree

Management degree

Job description

Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at [e-mail]: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is IllegalNotice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English)Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminación (Spanish)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.Equal Opportunity:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.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 HireExperience Level:ProfessionalRemote Type:On-siteJob Family:Improvement & Performance Management --Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. 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. 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.By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail] .