Administrative Assistant-MS Aircraft Production

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Job Description:

Airbus Helicopters is looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our Aircraft Production team based in Columbus, MS.

This person will perform a variety of administrative functions to support the day to day functions of the production staff and directly support the manager of industry. Individual will have access to conversations and reports of a confidential or private nature.

Meet the team:

From building to servicing the next generation of aerospace, our team focuses on quality, productivity and efficiency. We ensure the highest quality of care and safety is built into each aircraft we assemble and maintain. Our team members make it happen.

Your working environment:

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.

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:

General Office Administration:  60%

• Process invoices and purchase requests in a timely manner.

• Monitor operational budget spending and cost allocations through detailed reporting to Management.

• Maintain departmental documents and records as administrator.

• Order, maintain, and issue office supplies for production personnel.

• Screen incoming calls.

• Coordinating with other departments and outside vendors as required.

• Manages calendars and assist with appointments

• Assist with special events when needed.

• Updates and monitors headcount report and organizational charts.

• Schedules and monitors use of conference rooms.

Travel Administration:  30%

• Arranging detailed travel for multiple individuals within the department.

• Processing travel claims.

• Manages calendars and assist with appointments

• Assist with special events when needed.

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