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Job Description:
Airbus Helicopters is looking for an Operational Planner to join our Planning and Production Team in Columbus, MS.
The main mission is Identify, analyze & solve recurrent technical issues not directly manageable by the operators & FLM (First Line Manager). Provide an E2E view at shop floor level within the production team. - Accompany to production team. Achieve optimum of effort and work results through planning, production control and management of products and the design of processes.
Achieve the expected Industrial Excellence targets within his area by ensuring adherence and continuous improvement of operational process..
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:
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:
Computer Related:

• Release and control of production orders to the production floor by schedule via SAP.
• Issuing parts, tracking and reporting all shortages.
• Setting up and imputing data on Excel spreadsheets for reporting shortages and KPI's.
• Monitoring and processing Quality Note tasks and completing in timely manner.
• Researching and troubleshooting production order and parts issues.

Organizing and Reporting:

• Coordination between all supporting departments to meet schedule.
• Attend all assigned meetings for production status.

Configuration and Control:

• Control of work orders and material removal from aircraft for configuration changes (CRF).
• Control of consumption of the network in SAP.

Your boarding pass:

• Minimum of two (2) years' experience
• Experience operating within an integrated manufacturing system is desirable, such as SAP.
• MS Office skills especially MS Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Related college level studies may be substituted for experience.

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Equal Opportunity:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status
As a leader in our field, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
As a matter of policy, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.
Airbus Helicopters, Inc. 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.
NOTE: Airbus Helicopters, Inc. 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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Company:
Airbus Helicopters, Inc.
Employment Type:
US - Direct Hire
Experience Level:
Professional
Remote Type:
On-site
Job Family:
Manufacturing Engineering
Job Posting End Date: 07.24.2026
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