Heavy Handling Technician-Heavy Machine Operator(Contract)

Airbus Aircraft; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Mobile, AL seeks a Heavy Handling Technician specializing in overhead crane operations for managing major aircraft components. Responsibilities include operating heavy equipment, ensuring aircraft readiness, and supporting logistical operations. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience in aviation ramp and heavy equipment operations. This contract role offers opportunities for extension based on needs.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience working with overhead cranes.
• 3+ years of experience working in aviation ramp operations.
• 3+ years of experience working with heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate overhead cranes for major aircraft components.
• Ensure aircraft system readiness for towing operations.
• Coordinate logistical support for aircraft materials.

Skills

Overhead Crane Operations

Aviation Ramp Operations

Heavy Equipment Operations

Logistic Operations

SAP experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Job Description

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a Heavy Handling Technician (Contract) to join our Ground Support Team based in Mobile, AL. The role involves safe off‑loading of Major Components Assemblies (MCA) from sea and road transport jigs onto Final Assembly Line (FAL) transportation trolleys and delivery of MCAs to the Final Assembly Line stations in accordance with the planning schedule. Operations of overhead cranes with lifting capacities ranging from 6.5 to 50 tons, all with multiple lifting configurations, are a core responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Operate overhead cranes in the Transshipment hangar, A320 Final Assembly Line, Final Phase hangars, and A220 FAL to receive and deliver major aircraft components using various overhead crane configurations and lifting devices.
• Operate heavy aircraft tow tugs for movement of aircraft into and out of hangars in support of pre‑Final Operational Testing.
• Ensure aircraft system readiness and proper configuration of aircraft towing operations, cargo loading, aircraft mooring, electrical power connections, ventilation for air supply, and cabin access in accordance with the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM). MAA AOA training required.
• Coordinate logistical support for cannibalization, reallocation, out‑of‑sequence requests of aircraft materials, and return of sea transport jigs.
• Operate heavy equipment to load/unload shipping containers of MCAs using 30 k forklift.
• Operate 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.
• Adhere to policies regarding accurate recording of completed work and work‑in‑progress by using daily job cards to record activities.
• Notify affected parties when clerical errors are discovered or documentation is incomplete.
• Use SOIs to perform assigned tasks and document discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date training records of EHS, SAP.
• Ensure required daily pre‑operational inspections of GSE are completed.

Education

• 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 of experience working with heavy equipment.

Skills / Training

• Overhead Crane Operations
• Aviation Ramp Operations
• Heavy Equipment Operations
• Logistic Operations
• SAP experience preferred.

This is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.

This position requires an awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Airbus provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Airbus 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 every location in which the company has facilities. 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.

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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].