Production Support

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. Celebrating over 50 years in the US, we remain a trusted government partner, leveraging world-class satellite, laser communication, rotor and fixed wing solutions to help our national security, defense and space focused customers meet their missions.

Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment driven team, dedicated to enabling our customer's mission success. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and a welcoming and engaging staff. With competitive compensation and superior employee benefits, as well as a commitment to fostering individual career growth, Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work.

Position Summary: To develop and maintain aircraft maintenance schedules and processes for an MRO (Maintenance Repair and Overhaul) to improve efficiency and reduce turnaround time. This position will coordinate with all departments: quality, engineering, logistics, and production for the maintenance, repair, and delivery of aircraft and components.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop maintenance and repair processes for aircraft and components in accordance with approved documentation, regulations, and customer and quality requirements.
• Improve maintenance efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, material and equipment requirements, standardize work methods, solving operational issues, and providing technical support.
• Act as project manager coordinating between the production floor, quality, engineering, and logistics to ensure project deadlines are met.
• Collaborate with the production floor to establish production schedules, priorities, weekly and monthly production planning, and resources allocation.
• Contribute to the Repair Station development with the implementation of lean initiatives and methodologies.
• Support the design precision machining instructions and surface treatment procedures related with Component Repair activities.
• Perform production control duties for in-house repairs; plan and distribute workload among the mechanics.
  
• Locate, audit, oversee, and support U.S. repair facilities for component repairs special processes.

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:

Education:

• High School Diploma
• Bachelor's degree preferred (Industrial, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering).

Experience:

• 3- 5 years of experience working in an Aviation or Manufacturing facility or in planning position in a related industry.

Knowledge, Skills, & Demonstrated Abilities:

• Knowledge of EASA/FAA Part 145 and EASA/FAA Part 21 is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages required.
• Experience and knowledge working with MS Project preferred.
• Knowledge of AutoCad and ERP systems (i.e. SAP) is preferred.
• Ability to apply logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approached to problems.
• Ability to work and make decisions with limited supervision.

Communication Skills:

• Must be able to effectively communicate at all levels, both spoken and written.

Travel Required:

• Less than 10% Domestic and International Travel

Eligibility:

• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status.

As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to HR@airbusus.com.

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