Ground Support Technician - 2nd Shift

Airbus; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, AL is seeking a Ground Support Technician to manage safe off-loading of Major Components Assemblies (MCA) and distribute MCAs to Final Assembly Line stations. The role requires operating 6.5–50 ton overhead cranes and coordinating with multiple hangars and trolleys.

Team members work on the A320 Family and A220 lines, with emphasis on safety, efficiency, and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Experience operating overhead cranes with multiple lift configurations.
• Knowledge of aircraft handling and ground support equipment (GSE).
• Ability to coordinate logistics for MCA movements and material handling.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and daily documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Crane Operations: operate overhead cranes across Transshipment hangar and Final Assembly Line areas.
• Aircraft Towing: maneuver heavy tow tugs and ensure aircraft readiness for testing and transfer.
• Logistics / Site Services: coordinate cannibalization, reallocation, and return of sea transport jigs.
• Documentation/Training: maintain accurate records, complete daily job cards, and track training and inspections.

Skills

Overhead crane operations

Aircraft towing

Logistics coordination

Documentation

Job description

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Job Description

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a Ground Support Technician to join our Manufacturing department based in Mobile, AL.

Responsible for the safe off-loading of Major Components Assemblies (MCA) from sea and road transport jigs onto Final Assembly Line (FAL) transportation trolleys and the delivery of MCAs to the Final Assembly Line stations in accordance with the planning schedule. Safe operations of Overhead Cranes with lifting capacities ranging from 6.5 tons to 50 tons, all with multiple lifting configurations.

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.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your challenges

Primary Responsibilities

1. Crane Operations: 60%
   • Overhead crane operations in the Transshipment hangar, A320 Final Assembly Line, Final Phase hangars, and A220 FAL to receive and deliver the major aircraft components utilizing a variety of overhead crane configurations and lifting devices.
2. Aircraft Towing: 20%
   • Operating heavy aircraft tow tugs for the movement of aircraft into and out of various hangars in support of pre-Final Operational Testing.
   • Ensuring aircraft system readiness and proper configuration aircraft towing operations, cargo loading, aircraft mooring, electrical power connections, ventilation for air supply, and cabin access all in accordance with the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM). MAA AOA training.
3. Logistics / Site Services: 15%
   • Coordinating logistical support for cannibalization, reallocation, out of sequence requests of aircraft materials, and the return of sea transport jigs.
   • Operation of heavy equipment to load/ unload shipping containers of MCAs using 30 k forklift.
   • Operation of heavy equipment to support unloading of MCAs from sea jigs at heights of 20-30 feet using articulating man lift or scissor lifts.
   • Fueling activities for ground support equipment (GSE). Using portable fuel tanks.
4. Completion of Documentation/ Training: 5%
   • Adherence to various policies regarding accurate recording of completed work and work-in-progress by using daily job cards to record activities.
   • Notifies affected parties when clerical errors are discovered or documentation is incomplete.
   • Using SOIs to perform each task assigned and documenting any discrepancies.
   • Maintains accurate and up-to-date training records of EHS, SAP.
   • Ensure required daily pre-operational inspections of GSE are completed.
   • Additional Responsibilities:
     • Housekeeping, Assistance with lifting/pushing/pulling, Etc.
     • Other duties as assigned.

Your boarding pass

Overhead, Crane. Aviation ramp operations. Heavy Equipment Operations. Logisti