SkillBridge: Aircraft Systems Installer

Airbus•Columbus, AL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus is looking for an Aircraft Systems Installer to join our team. You will be part of the team responsible for the systems installation of the aircraft for the final assembly line. Airbus is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner (per DoDI 1322.29). This 180-day program allows transitioning service members to leverage their military technical expertise in a high-precision aerospace environment. Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry. We are a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We aim for a better-connected, safer and more prosperous world. A commercial aircraft manufacturer, with Space and Defense as well as Helicopters Divisions, Airbus is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader. Airbus has built on its strong European heritage to become truly international with roughly 180 locations and 12,000 direct suppliers globally. The company has aircraft and helicopter final assembly lines across Asia, Europe and the Americas, and has achieved a more than sixfold order book increase since 2000. The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities help assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along with 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. 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. The Airbus Aerosystems Kinston facility sits at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing, specializing in the production of large, advanced composite aerostructures. Our team builds critical components for the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 XWB, including the composite center fuselage and wing spar. On the eastern border of Mississippi you’ll find Columbus, home to our Helicopter manufacturing and assembly lines and Center of Excellence for the entire North America region. It’s here that we produce the UH-72A Lakota Helicopters for the U.S. Army in addition to the H-125 aircraft for civil and commercial customers.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or an equivalent combination of training/experience.
The ability to successfully complete the following trainings provided by Airbus after recruitment: Health & Safety General aircraft familiarization Quality trainings
2 years minimum experience in Aviation Production or equivalent required
Knowledge of System/Mechanical tasks
Good knowledge and experience in LEAN practices
High degree of flexibility
Ability to work under high pressure
Must be able to read, write and communicate in English
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 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 personal and office electronic equipment.
Working on jigs at the fuselage at a height of 15 feet. Able to work on hydraulic lifts sometimes at a height of up to 40 feet.
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
Carrying: able to occasionally carry up to 55lbs/25kg while engaging in training, addressing production issues or as part of continuous improvement projects.
Lifting: able to occasionally lift up to 55lbs/25kg.
Pushing/Pulling : able to push/pull items in office areas.
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 overseas and domestically sometimes for extended periods of time.
Walking: able to walk through office and production areas, around flight line and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor and/or outdoor surfaces.

Nice To Haves

Training from a vocational school or previous employer in the use of application tools and in application techniques.
Completed vocational training (Mechanics/Systems) preferred
5+ years hands-on experience in Aviation Production

Responsibilities

Prepare mechanical components at the station/work place/aircraft parking space
Installation and manufacture: mark, prepare, assemble, adapt, torque and secure mechanical components and parts
Inspect bonding as per order/GTI, drawing and specifications
Check system functions
Specialized in the one Area mentioned below: VTP and HTP installation, Hydraulic lines installation Installation in the Area of the Belly fairing and Flap installation Installation concerning Air conditioning and Fuel system MLG & Tank Test Gauging Test
Other tasks as needed