Aircraft Manager I

Airbus Aircraft; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Incentive compensation includingprofit

Retirement savings plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

Airbus Americas, Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Manager I to lead folio management during production and flight test in Mobile, AL. You will analyze non-conformities, drive action plans, and ensure timely closure of issues affecting aircraft progress.

The role requires a Bachelor's in business or equivalent aviation training, 3+ years in aviation planning or project management, and strong English communication. SAP and MS Office knowledge are essential; travel is minimal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or technical training related to aviation manufacturing.
• 3+ years in aviation manufacturing planning or project management.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of SAP and MS Office; supply chain and quality acumen.
• Ability to operate effectively in an international team and meet deadlines.
• Proven problem-solving skills and ability to manage conflicts.
• Experience building internal and external customer relationships.
• Ability to communicate at all management levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage folio for assigned aircraft during production and flight test until handover.
• Analyze and steer non-conformities, customer findings, and flightline issues.
• Identify critical points, initiate action plans, and ensure closure.
• Prepare and conduct FOT meetings and ensure timely closure of folio points.
• Lead escalations and coordinate with ACM IIs via LSQCDPs.
• Document escalations in Tandem and support problem solving.
• Create MSN status reports and perform inflow analysis.
• Drive resolution to avoid production risks and support national/international projects.
• Record information in Aircraft Progress and set daily priorities with Station Managers.

Skills

Fluent English

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication

International collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Technician training in aviation manufacturing

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

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Job Description

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

As an Aircraft Manager I you 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.

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 flightlines. 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.

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 LSQCDPs.
• 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 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 Experience

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

Travel Required

• None

Eligibility

• Eligible for employment in the US without sponsorship.

Clearance

• None

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.

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

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Remote Type

On-site

Job Family

Assembly & Integration

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