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Airbus US Manufacturing Facility A320 is looking for a Ground Test Inspector to join our Manufacturing Department based in Mobile, AL.

As an Avionics Test Technician (Ground Test Performer), you will play a critical role in the Final Assembly Line by planning, executing, and validating aircraft systems tests. You will be responsible for demonstrating that our aircraft systems conform to design specifications through the Airbus Test System. When deviations occur, you will be the frontline expert initiating actions to isolate, document, and eliminate issues to ensure peak safety and performance.

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 improve 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 programs and both national and international mobility.

Your Challenges:

• Prepare the aircraft and workstation surroundings for the test on various avionics and systems, in a safe environment.
• Perform function tests on all systems (flight controls, navigation, passenger entertainment, etc.) in parallel to the assembly of the aircraft.
• Prepare, coordinate, and perform troubleshooting, with responsible engineering teams, on aircraft systems and test system environments.
• Organize documentation of any non-conformity in the SAP NC system and initiate associated retests (Repeat Test Instruction) after finalization of rework.
• Clarify and improve test instructions and test systems with appropriate engineering teams.
• Training others:
• A320 specific aircraft systems
• Safe operations
• Airbus Operating System
• Airbus processes

Safety 10%

• Ensure the safety of the People and Aircraft during all phases of production.
• Review planned work activities and perform Safety Risk Analysis.
• Ensure the aircraft is configured to facilitate safe work activities.
• Document and track aircraft configuration and testing status.
• Participate in problem solving when a safety risk is identified to understand the risk and the impact.

Planning 10%

• Daily planning and coordination of testing with other functions:
• Operations
• Engineering
• Planning
• Aircraft Managers
• Track status of Non-Conformities that impact testing.
• Identify problems internally in order to continuously improve the "On Time On Quality" production process.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency.

Other duties as assigned

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your boarding pass:

Education:

• Required: High School Diploma/ GED
• The ability to successfully complete the following trainings provided by Airbus after recruitment:
• Health & Safety
• General aircraft familiarization
• Quality Training
• Preferred: Training from a vocational school or previous employer in the use of application tools and in application techniques.

Experience:

• 5 years aviation experience in avionics, systems, or Cabin systems.
• 2 years minimum experience as an Aircraft Avionics Technician with a focus on aircraft systems (electrical preferred).
• 2 years minimum of experience in trouble shooting on aircraft systems.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:

Agency / Temporary

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Quality Inspection