Aircraft Manager A320
Airbus
Mobile Area, Alabama
Full-Time
$9
RemoteManager
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Job Description:
Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a Aircraft Manager A320 to join our Project Manager Team based in Mobile, AL
The Aircraft Manager is responsible for folio management of any assigned aircraft during the production and flight test phase of the assembly process until Handover to the delivery center is complete. The selected candidates will be responsible to analyze and steer all new issues found during the assembly process (non-conformities, customer findings, flightline issues, etc.). They will also be required to identify critical points, initiate action plans, and complete follow-ups until closure of issues.
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 car 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:
Document, follow, organize and manage all non-conformities throughout the flowline/flightline process. Drive closure of issues in collaboration with all relevant parties to ensure production milestones are met.
Prepare and conduct FOT meeting, ensuring on-time closure of all folio points and non-conformities. Prepare Aircraft Documentation for the Internal Quality Gates and lead meetings to ensure aircraft status is known by the receiving station. In the event of a red quality gate, ensure actions are taken and completed according to plan given
Function as the L1 link to feed escalations to the ACM IIs by attending L SQCDPs. Ensure all escalations are properly documented in Tandem and all information is given for appropriate problem solving.
Create the MSN status report and send updates on an on-going basis regarding the progress of the aircraft. Perform inflow analysis (ex Non Conformities, work orders, QLB, TLB...) and new points' distribution. Guarantees that all information in "Aircraft Progress" concerning the FAL are in accordance with the physical state of the subject aircraft.
Responsible for aircraft issue follow-up addressing progress in a proactive manner, anticipating issues, and driving resolution to avoid production risks. Generate the daily MSN Report (folio point's analysis) and highlight priority topics.
Responsible for Working Party planning when necessary to solve major issues on aircraft.
Record information in "Aircraft Progress" and define daily priorities with the Station Managers.
Cooperate in national/international projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Your boarding pass:
A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field and/or related years of experience.
In lieu of degree, training as a technician in a technical field related to aviation manufacturing.
3 or more years' of working experience in aviation related fields or equivalent experience in manufacturing planning or manufacturing project management.
Preferred:
1 year of working experience in a leading role.
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 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
Carrying: able to occasionally carry up to 20lbs/9kg 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 shelved on bottom shelves.
Standing: able to stand for extended periods of time delivering information.
Travel: able to travel
Walking: able to walk through office and production areas, around flight lines and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor and/or outdoor surfaces.
Eligibility:
Eligible for employment in the US without sponsorship.
A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.
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 HireExperience Level:
ProfessionalRemote Type:
On-siteJob Family:
Assembly & Integration------
Job Posting End Date: 07.13.2026------
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