Aircraft Manager Completions

Airbus • Mobile, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Americas, Inc. is hiring an Aircraft Manager Completions for its on-site team in Mobile, Alabama. The role manages folio execution and administrative tasks for assigned aircraft, overseeing ground testing along the assembly line through Cabin Completions and Final Phase activities until handover to the Customer Line and Delivery Center. The Aircraft Manager assesses and coordinates solutions for non-conformities arising throughout assembly, including ground-test issues, discrepancies, and customer findings. The role identifies critical-path risks, leads mitigation efforts, and tracks issues through final closure.

Aircraft Managers at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Completions Line work with production teams across aircraft assembly, including technical information, quality control, maintenance tasks, and health and safety. The Mobile facility produces A320 Family aircraft and A220 aircraft.

The position requires awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to integrity. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field, or training as a technician in a technical field related to aviation manufacturing in lieu of a degree.
• At least 3 years of experience in aviation-related fields or equivalent experience in manufacturing planning or manufacturing project management.
• Eligible for employment in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of experience in a leading role.

Responsibilities

• Track, organize, and manage non-serial work points across the Flowline, Paintshop, and Completions Line processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues proactively and maintain production schedules.
• Analyze inflow data, including Non-Conformities, Work Orders, QLB, and TLB, and assign newly identified points.
• Monitor aircraft issues, address risks early, and help prevent impacts to production deadlines.
• Lead Pre-FOT and FOT meetings, driving prompt folio point closure or establishing actionable Recovery Plans.
• Prepare aircraft documentation for Cabin Completions and Quality Gate O handovers, and coordinate corrective action plans for red quality gates.
• Participate in daily MPS sessions to report on PPC adherence and address critical focus areas.
• Attend daily Paint Rework meetings to prioritize tasks and safeguard the FOT schedule.
• Act as the Level 1/2 escalation point to the ACM Manager during standard agenda meetings.
• Log escalations in Aircraft Progress and Tandem with context needed for problem resolution.
• Generate the MSN F2 Handover sheet and circulate updates on aircraft completion status.
• Ensure Aircraft Progress FAL data accurately reflects the aircraft’s physical state and align daily priorities with Station Managers.
• Contribute to national and international mobility.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and incentive compensation, which may include profit-sharing schemes.
• Retirement savings plan and ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid time off, including personal time and holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage, plus an Employee Assistance Plan and supplemental benefits.
• Upskilling and development opportunities through Leadership University, including access to more than 10,000 e-learning courses, certifications, career-path support, accelerated development programs, and national and international mobility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level