Aircraft Manager II

Airbus•Mobile, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Americas, Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Manager II to join its team in Mobile, Alabama. The role manages assigned aircraft folios throughout production and flight testing until handover to the delivery center. The Aircraft Manager II analyzes and steers issues arising during assembly, including non-conformities, customer findings, and flightline issues; identifies critical points; initiates action plans; and follows issues through to closure. The position supports aircraft management across flowline, flightline, and cross-plant functions. It coordinates reviews, milestones, issue documentation and resolution, quality gates, aircraft status reporting, and working parties. The role also trains and mentors Aircraft Manager employees, supports collaboration across teams and projects, and requires awareness of compliance risks and a commitment to integrity. This is a 100% onsite position at Airbus’s U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field, or technician training in an aviation-manufacturing-related technical field in lieu of a degree.
At least 5 years of working experience in aviation-related fields.
At least 2 years of experience in an Aircraft Manager role within Airbus or in a leadership role.
Fluency in written and spoken English and demonstrably effective communication skills.
Knowledge of the SAP system, strong MS Office knowledge, and knowledge of supply chain and quality.
Ability to function effectively as a member of an international team, with flexibility and initiative.
Proven problem-solving skills and a record of meeting deadlines and completing tasks on time, on budget, and at an acceptable level of quality.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate and manage conflicts of interest.
Experience establishing and cultivating relationships with internal and external customers.
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Able to travel independently and at short notice.
Able to see and read computer screens, electronic equipment screens, documents, reports, and engineering drawings.
Able to hear conversations in person and by teleconference or phone, as well as production-floor sounds such as safety warnings and alarms.
Able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information, and participate in communications.
Able to operate common office and personal electronic equipment and some tools, including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
Able to carry and lift documents, tools, drawings, and electronic equipment weighing up to 30 lbs/14 kg.
Able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
Able to sit for extended periods in meetings and while working at a computer; squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items on low shelving; stand for discussions; and walk through office and production areas, including over uneven surfaces.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of working experience in a leading role.
Citizenship.

Responsibilities

Train and mentor Aircraft Manager employees under the guidance of the HO ACM team, and back up ACM functions across Flowline, Flightline, and Cross Plant.
Lead daily aircraft review meetings and assign priorities to the multidisciplinary team.
Serve as the L2 link for escalations to ACM IIIs; document escalations in Tandem and provide information needed for problem solving.
Follow up on daily aircraft milestones through the Master Production Schedule.
Document, organize, manage, and follow non-conformities throughout the flowline and flightline process; drive closure with relevant parties to meet production milestones.
Prepare and conduct FOT meetings, ensure folio points and non-conformities close on time, prepare aircraft documentation for internal quality gates, and lead meetings to communicate aircraft status to the receiving station.
Ensure actions for red quality gates are completed according to plan.
Create and regularly update MSN status reports; perform inflow analysis and distribute new points; ensure Aircraft Progress information about the FAL matches the aircraft’s physical state.
Proactively follow up on aircraft issues, anticipate risks, drive resolution, and produce daily MSN reports highlighting priority topics.
Plan working parties when needed to resolve major aircraft issues.
Record information in Aircraft Progress and define daily priorities with Station Managers.
Cooperate in national and international projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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 insurance, including traditional and high-deductible health plans.
Prescription coverage.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Upskilling and development opportunities through the global Leadership University.
Unlimited access to more than 10,000 e-learning courses.
Opportunities for certifications, career-path development, accelerated development programmes, and national and international mobility.