Aircraft Systems Installer

Prestwick Aerosystems; Alabama; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Profit sharing & ESOP

Paid time off & parental leave

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Job summary

Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, AL is seeking an Aircraft Systems Installer to join the production team. The role focuses on installing aircraft systems for the final assembly line, coordinating with LEAN practices and meeting safety and quality standards.

You will work at the Mobile Aeroplex, with opportunities for professional development, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and exposure to A320 and A220 line work. English communication is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Airbus training post-recruitment: Health & Safety; General aircraft familiarization; Quality trainings.
• Preferred vocational training in mechanics or systems.
• 2 years minimum experience in Aviation Production.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in Aviation Production.

Responsibilities

• Prepare mechanical components at the station/workplace/aircraft parking space.
• Install and assemble components: mark, prepare, assemble, adapt, torque and secure mechanical parts.
• Inspect bonding as per order/GTI, drawing and specifications.
• Check system functions.
• Specialized in areas listed: VTP/HTP installation, Belly fairing & Flap installation, Air conditioning and Fuel system, MLG & Tank Test, Gauging Test.

Skills

System/Mechanical tasks

LEAN practices

Flexibility

Work under pressure

English communications

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Vocational training (Mechanics/Systems)

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] Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English) Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminación (Spanish) Job Description: Airbus Mobile Manufacturing Site (MMS) is looking for an Aircraft Systems Installer to join our production team in Mobile, AL.

Meet the Team: The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities help assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along two (soon to be three) production lines for the A220 and A320 Family aircraft. On the shop floor you’ll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft.

Your Working Environment: Nearby 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: Position Summary: This position is responsible for the systems installation of the aircraft for the final assembly line.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare mechanical components at the station/work place/aircraft parking space
• Install and manufacture: mark, prepare, assemble, adapt, torque and secure mechanical components and parts
• Inspect bonding as per order/GTI, drawing and specifications
• Check system functions
• Specialized in the one Area mentioned below:

• VTP and HTP installation, Hydraulic lines installation
• Installation in the Area of the Belly fairing and Flap installation
• Installation concerning Air conditioning and Fuel system
• MLG & Tank Test
• Gauging Test
• Other tasks as needed

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:

• Education: Required:

• High School Diploma, GED or an equivalent combination of training/experience.
• The ability to successfully complete the following trainings provided by Airbus after recruitment:

• Health & Safety
• General aircraft familiarization
• Quality trainings

• Preferred: Training from a vocational school or previous employer in the use of application tools and in application techniques

• Experience: Required:
• 2 years minimum experience in Aviation Production or equivalent
• Preferred:
• Completed vocational training (Mechanics/Systems)
• 5+ years hands‑on experience in Aviation Production

• Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities: Required:
• Knowledge of System/Mechanical tasks
• Good knowledge and experience in LEAN practices
• High degree of flexibility
• Ability to work under high pressure

Communication Skills: Must be able to read, write and communicate in English

Physical Requirements:

• Vision: adequate to enter and read material on computer screens. Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings, the giving of directions and other business interactions
• Hearing: able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation in office settings. Able to hear safety alerts and warning signals.
• Speaking: able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver information to groups of varying size with or without amplification.
• Equipment Operation: Able to operate a wide range of personal and office electronic equipment.
• Working on jigs at fuselage at a height of 15 feet.
• Able to work on hydraulic lifts sometimes at a height of up to 40 feet.
• Carrying: able to occasionally carry up to 55lbs/25kg while engaging in training, addressing production issues or as part of continuous improvement projects.
• Lifting: able to occasionally lift up to 55lbs/25kg.
• Pushing/Pulling: able to push/pull items in office areas.
• Sitting: able to sit for extended periods of time at computer and in meetings.
• Squatting/Kneeling: Able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves.
• Confined Space: able to enter and exit a 12" x 22" passage and work through a 9.7" x 17.7" opening while using a respirator within a confined space for various lengths of time.
• Heights: able to work at heights of approximately 40 feet on various types of platforms and lifts for various lengths of time.
• Standing: able to stand for extended periods of time delivering information.
• Travel: able to travel overseas and domestically sometimes for extended periods of time.
• Walking: able to walk through office and production areas, around flightline and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor and/or outdoor surfaces.

Company: Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type: US - Direct Hire

Experience Level: Professional

Remote Type: Job Family: Systems Installation

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