Aircraft Structures Assembler (A320)

Job Description :

Airbus Mobile Manufacturing Site (MMS) is looking for Aircraft Structures Assemblers to join our Flowline Production Team in Mobile, AL.

You will be part of a team responsible for the structural installation of parts and major components in the manufacturing of the aircraft within the assigned station area.

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 :

• Perform repair work (concessions / discrepancies).
• Positioning and assembly of components.
• Rework of external skin damage of the aircraft.
• Work in compliance with production orders, design documents, concessions and inspection procedures.
• Prepare and solve queries, ensure follow-up and give feedback.
• Examine and sort work orders and drawings.
• Prepare job station for daily activity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Boarding Pass : Education :

High school diploma or GED.

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.

2 years minimum experience in Aviation Production or equivalent

Previous hands-on experience with drilling tools, templates, drilling machines, fasteners, and torquing tools

Preferred :

5+ years minimum experience in Aviation Production

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities :

Knowledge of station safety, quality (clean as you go / FOD) and OSHA regulations.

Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages) :

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Technical Systems Proficiency :

Able to enter, generate and retrieve information using a computer (SAP and Excel knowledge required)

Physical Requirements :

Vision : adequate to enter and read material on computer screens. Able to identify markings and digital outputs on calibrated tools.

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 tools and equipment including hydraulic lifts and arms.
• Carrying : able to occasionally carry up to 20lbs / 9kg while engaging in training, addressing production issues or as part of continuous improvement projects.
• 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
• Lifting : able to occasionally lift up to 30lbs / 14kg.
• Pushing / Pulling : able to push / pull items in office areas and on shop floor.
• 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.
• Standing : able to stand for extended periods of time 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.

Walking : able to walk through office and production areas, around flight line and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor or outdoor surfaces other business interactions

Take your career to a new level and apply now!

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

Permanent

Experience Level : Professional

Professional

Remote Type : Job Family :

Job Family :

Assembly & Integration

Job Posting End Date : 06.30.2024

Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment 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 employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training.

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.

As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.

Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.