Ground Support Technician - 3rd Shift

Prestwick Aerosystems; Alabama; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Americas, Inc. is seeking a Ground Support Technician in Mobile, AL to safely off-load major components and deliver them to Final Assembly Line stations. You will operate overhead cranes and tow tugs, ensuring readiness of systems and proper configuration during pre-assembly activities.

The role requires 3+ years with cranes and heavy equipment, with aviation ramp experience. SAP familiarity is preferred; travel may be required, and a High School Diploma is essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience operating overhead cranes.
• 3+ years in aviation ramp operations.
• 3+ years experience operating heavy equipment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Crane operations in the Transshipment hangar and Final Assembly areas using multiple configurations.
• Operate heavy aircraft tow tugs to position aircraft for testing and delivery.
• Coordinate logistics support for cannibalization, reallocation, and jig returns; manage equipment for loading/unloading MCAs.

Skills

Overhead cranes

Aircraft towing

Heavy equipment

Logistics support

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

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.

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

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.
• Logistic Operations.
• SAP experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience

3 years of experience working with overhead cranes.

3+ years of experience working in aviation ramp operations.

3+ years experience working with heavy equipment.

Physical Requirements

• 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 tools and equipment including hydraulic lifts and arms.
• Carrying: Able to occasionally carry up to 70lbs/31.7kg while engaging in training, addressing production issues or as part of continuous improvement projects.
• Lifting: Able to occasionally lift up to 30lbs/14kg.
• Pushing/Pulling: Able to push/pull items in office areas and on the shop floor.
• Sitting: Able to sit for extended periods of time at the computer and in meetings.
• Squatting/Kneeling: Able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items.
• Standing: Able to stand for extended periods delivering information.
• Travel/Mobility: Able to travel overseas and domestically sometimes for extended periods of time and on short notice.
• Able to work outside hangers in changing locations.
• Able to work on movable lifts at the aircraft at a height of approximately 40 ft.
• Sometimes working in a ventilated fuel tank with a mask in a confined space.
• Able to enter a wing through a 9.8 inch by 17.7 inch oval opening.
• Walking: Able to walk through office and production areas, around flightline and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor or outdoor surfaces other business interactions.
• Climbing: Ability to climb stairs or ladders as required.
• Visual: Ability to visually inspect parts/components (read small numbers in either Vernier scale or other).

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 Hire

Experience Level: Entry Level

Remote Type: On-site

Job Family: Logistics

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