Aircraft Rework Structures Technician (A320 X-Plant)

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Job Description:

Meet the Team:

The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities help assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along with three total 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:

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 Care 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:

• Perform non-standard work that includes but is not limited to electrical system rework, wire changes, harness changes, electrical bonding, crimping, pinning, splicing, systems exchanges, component/equipment changes, painting, sealing, and troubleshooting

• Perform Self Inspections in line with Qualification profile and Work Order requirements

• Perform Delegated Inspections in line with Qualification profile, inspection planning and Work Order requirements

• Work in an autonomous and self-directed team to secure milestones for Mobile FAL and Flight Line

• Work in compliance with production orders, design documents, concessions, and inspection procedures

• Work in conjunction with engineering support to define rework or repair solutions and to carefully review all work orders, drawings, instructions, and procedures

• Occasionally assist FAL Operations with standard activities performed out of station

• Coordinate with various FAL Functions to safely and securely access aircraft for non-standard work.

• Able to isolate limited systems in order to safely perform non-standard work

• Flexibility to perform works in non-standard areas such as at height, confined space, and wet-tank entry while following all safety protocols and OSHA Regulations

• Document tasks in accordance with Airbus procedures and specifications

• Use a variety of standard and specialized hand tools, power equipment, measuring devices, and test equipment in completing work assignments, and jigs/fixture