Flight Control Mechanic - 3rd Shift

Airbus • Mobile, AL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a Flight Control Mechanic - 3rd Shift to join our team based in Mobile, AL This position is responsible for the systems installation of the aircraft for the final assembly line. Meet the team: The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities 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.

Requirements

• 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
• High School Diploma, GED or an equivalent combination of training/experience.
• 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 lines and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor and/or outdoor surfaces.
• The ability to successfully complete the following trainings provided by Airbus after recruitment: Health & Safety General aircraft familiarization Quality trainings

Nice To Haves

• 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

Benefits

• 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.
• At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees