Business Unit Leader - A320 Completions and Final Phase

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Job Description:

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a Business Unit Leader to join our Manufacturing department based in Mobile, AL.

The Business Unit Leader for A320 Completions and Final Phase at Airbus Americas, Inc. will be responsible for the strategic direction, operational performance, and overall success of the A320 Completions and Final Phase business unit, ensuring the efficient and high-quality delivery of aircraft to customers.

Meet the team:

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

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.

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.

Your Challenges:

• Lead and manage all aspects of the A320 Completions and Final Phase business unit, including production, engineering, quality, supply chain, and customer relations.

• Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve business objectives, including financial targets, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

• Oversee the entire completions process, from initial customer specifications and design reviews to final delivery and post-delivery support.

• Ensure adherence to all relevant aerospace regulations, company policies, and quality standards.

• Manage budgets, resource allocation, and project timelines to optimize performance and control costs.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence within the business unit.

• Build and maint