Aircraft Cabin Installer (Contract)

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Job Description:

Airbus Mobile Manufacturing Site is looking for Cabin Installers, Structures Assemblers and Electricians to join our A320 Line 2 Prod Team in Mobile, AL.

Position Summary:

Cabin Installers, Electrical Installers and Structures Assemblers assist the Station 35 Operations Leader in providing an orderly flow of production according to the schedule. This includes assigning work, securing materials and tools, training operators and reporting and monitoring production quality and output. Activities are limited to a specific function or area.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assumes all routine production responsibilities of the Operations Leader in the leader's absence.
• Troubleshoots production issues and secures necessary assistance to resolve them.
• Reviews production schedule and assigns work to facilitate meeting schedules.
• Establishes an orderly flow of parts, tools and materials.
• Keeps production records and monitors for accuracy of reporting.
• In conjunction with Quality monitors line quality and notifies personnel of deviations.
• Assists manager in performance reviews, recommends disciplinary action, promotion, etc.
• Is an advocate for LEAN within group; encourages LEAN thinking and supports and assists in the implementation of LEAN initiatives/KAIZENS.
• Ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations/company policies and procedures relating to workmanship.
• Trains new operators and cross-trains as assigned.
• May be responsible for coordinating activities with other contractors.
• Performs work on aircraft and may also fill in for absent operators as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:

Education:

Required: high school diploma or GED

Experience:

• Must possess 2 years of aviation experience.
• Must have minimum 1 year specific Station 35 activities: Installation of fuel system, Panel Installation IWO Belly Fairing, Empennage Rigging of HTP & VTP & flight controls testing, Wing System slat & Flap Installation, Cabin floor, seats & walls installation, Cargo Floor, wall, ceiling lining installation, door rigging & radome installation.
• Leadership experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• A thorough knowledge of processes being used in Station 35 area of responsibility (Fuel, Belly Fairing, Empennage, Wing System (Flaps & slats installation), Cabin & Cargo ).
• Strong and strict adherence to FOD and Tool Control procedures.
• Strong organizational skills.

Communication Skills:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Technical Systems Proficiency:

• Must be able to use Google WorkSpace, SAP, MES, Zamiz, DocMaster, and Aircraft Progress.

Physical Requirements:

• 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 tools and equipment including hydraulic lifts and arms.
• Carrying: able to occasionally carry up to 20lbs/9kg which engaging in training, addressing production issues or as part of continuous improvement projects.
• Lifting: able to occasionally lift up to 30lbs/14kg.
• Pushing/Pulling: able to push/pull items in office areas and on shop floor.
• Sitting: able to sit for extended periods of time at 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/Mobility: able to travel overseas and domestically sometimes for extended periods of time and on short notice.
• Able to work: outside hangers in changing locations. Able to work on movable lifts at the aircraft at a height of approximately 40 ft. Sometimes working in a ventilated fuel tank with a mask in a confined space. Able to enter a wing through a 9.8 inch by 17.7 inch oval opening.
• Walking: able to walk through office and production areas, around flight line and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor or outdoor surfaces, other business interactions.

As a leader in our field, Airbus provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

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