Aircraft Manager Completions

Airbus SE; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Americas, Inc. seeks an Aircraft Manager Completions to oversee folio execution and admin tasks for assigned aircraft in Mobile, AL.

You will manage ground testing through Cabin Completions and Final Phase activities until handover to Customer Line and Delivery Center. The role requires coordinating solutions for non-conformities across the assembly process, identifying risks, driving mitigation, and tracking progress to final closure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field is required.
• In lieu of degree, training as a technician in aviation manufacturing is acceptable.
• 3+ years of working experience in aviation related fields or equivalent experience in manufacturing planning or manufacturing project management.
• Preferred: 3+ years of working experience in a leading role.

Responsibilities

• Work Point & Issue Management Track, organize, and manage all non-serial work points across the Flowline, Paintshop, and Completions Line processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues proactively and maintain production schedules.
• Analyze inflow data (Non-Conformities, Work Orders, QLB, TLB) and assign points accordingly.
• Monitor aircraft issues, addressing risks early to avoid production delays.
• Lead meetings and handovers, driving folio point closure or Recovery Plans.
• Prepare aircraft documentation for Cabin Completions and Quality Gate O Handovers, coordinating corrective action plans.
• Participate in daily MPS sessions to report PPC adherence and address focus areas.
• Attend Paint Rework meetings to prioritize tasks and safeguard the FOT schedule.
• Act as escalation point and log escalations for problem resolution.
• Generate MSN F2 Handover sheet and circulate updates on completion status.
• Ensure FAL data reflects actual aircraft state and align priorities with Station Managers.

Skills

Project management

Aviation industry

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Aviation manufacturing technician training

Job description

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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 managing folio execution and administrative tasks for assigned aircraft. Primary responsibilities include oversight of ground testing along the assembly line through Cabin Completions and Final Phase activities until handover to the Customer Line and Delivery Center. The selected candidate will assess and coordinate solutions for all non-conformities arising across the assembly process - spanning ground test issues, discrepancies, and customer findings - while identifying critical path risks, leading mitigation efforts, and tracking progress through to final closure.

Meet the Team

Our Aircraft Managers at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Completions Line 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.. 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 ("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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work Point & Issue Management Track, organize, and manage all non-serial work points across the Flowline, Paintshop, and Completions Line processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues proactively and maintain production schedules.
• Analyze inflow data (such as Non-Conformities, Work Orders, QLB, and TLB) and assign newly identified points accordingly.
• Monitor aircraft issues continuously, addressing risks early to avoid impacting production deadlines.
• Meetings & Handover Coordination: Lead Pre-FOT and FOT meetings, driving prompt folio point closure or establishing actionable Recovery Plans.
• Prepare aircraft documentation for Cabin Completions and Quality Gate O Handovers, coordinating corrective action plans for any red quality gates.
• Participate in daily MPS sessions to report on PPC adherence and address critical focus areas.
• Attend daily Paint Rework meetings to prioritize tasks and safeguard the FOT schedule.
• Documentation & Escalations: Act as the Level 1/2 escalation point to the ACM Manager during standard agenda meetings; log escalations in Aircraft Progress and Tandem, providing necessary context for problem resolution.
• Generate the MSN F2 Handover sheet and circulate ongoing updates regarding aircraft completion status.
• Ensure all FAL data in "Aircraft Progress" accurately reflects the actual physical state of the aircraft and align daily priorities with Station Managers.

Additional Responsibilities

Contribute to national and international mobility.

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+ years of working experience in aviation related fields or equivalent experience in manufacturing planning or manufacturing project management.
• Preferred: 3+ years of working experience in a leading role.

Eligibility

Eligible for employment in the US without sponsorship.

Company

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level

Professional

Remote Type

On-site

Job Family

Customer Eng.&Technical Support&Services

Equal Employment Opportunities

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]. Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

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