Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Customer Line)

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Job Description

Within the A320 Customer Line Team, we are expanding our role and looking to increase the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering team by hiring a new team member(s). If you are passionate about aircraft, aviation and want to thrive in a growing team providing the highest level of support to operations, the Customer Line team needs you.

Job Summary:  Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) is responsible for all Aircraft Maintenance activities during Customer Line Phase from FOT to Handover (Flightline Phase) and Handover to TAC/TOT (Delivery Phase). The role of A/C Maintenance Engineer is to be the technical focal point for all related open items from ALBs, QLBs, NCs, OSW, and any anomalies to support the Customer Line  Operational Team. This includes creation and maintenance of all Work Orders, maintenance of Aircraft Storage procedures, respond to technical questions and understanding & review of Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) / Drawings, especially for aircraft mechanical and electrical related items. Establishes and maintains effective communications with Customer Line Operational and Quality teams as part of the APT. Active link between AME and Flight Line technicians. Active participation in the preparation of the delivery of the Aircraft to the Final Customer from Permit to Fly till Transfer Of Title including any Part 145 Activities upon Customer Request and Contractual obligations.

Meet the team

Our Engineers at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facility take our aircraft from concept to customer delivery – working with production teams on every aspect of assembly from managing technical information, quality control, maintenance tasks and health & safety – along flowlines and flightlines. Join our team and watch our aircraft come to life.

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

• Handle anomalies within assigned areas (Cabin, Systems, Electrics, or Structures), create specific work instructions for Flight Line rework, establish/verify the technical content of anomalies, and validate in documentation.

• Provide technical support to Flight Line technicians and Multi Functional Team on all issues including oversight of directed changes.

• Identify and validate Workshare for all items assigned in the ALB, NC transfer to determine Airbus, Supplier responsibilities.

• Creation of NC/S03 as needed for traceability requirements for all CA’s.

• Initiate availability of replacement parts, jigs, and tools required for work.

• Manage continuous improvement measures with recurrent anomalies in cooperation with quality.

• Analyze current status, create reports, exchange information with local and European colleagues.

• Support the Milestones necessary for the Delivery of the Aircraft to the Final Customer.

• Create, monitor, and maintain both standard and non-standard work orders needed in Customer Line.

• Acts as representative and leader for AME Customer Line in projects and meetings as required.

• Communicates with European colleagues at other manufacturing sites for guidance on repeat or complex issues.

• Monitor all outstanding paperwork topics on aircraft and review ALB for items within your responsibility.

• Act as a focal point for Internal and external Audits (EASA…).

• Participate as an active team member to support Manufacturing Activities in the Flight Line.

• Secure the training of the newcomer to cover all aspects of Aircraft maintenance and manufacturing engineering activities.

• Responsible for incorporating all DS and design intent into legible, work instructions and refine them in terms of language, level of detail and responsibility to ensure operations have correct information for aircraft build.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Delegate for HO AME as required.

Your boarding pass

• Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of Airbus experience or 5 years industry experience, or Non-degree holder with 5+ years of Airbus experience within Operational and Support role or 7+ years of industry engineering experience.

• Required: Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering,  or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Preferred: Previous experience in Manufacturing Engineering within Airbus or high level of knowledge with Aircraft maintenance from mechanical / avionic hands on experience (A&P licensed)

• Previous participation and/or the ability to successfully pass the following Airbus Courses:

• Airbus Gen Fam (General Familiarization)

• Airbus Drawings

• Airbus Maintenance Manual (AMM).

• Quality Logbook (eQLB)

• Airbus Production Rules 80T

• Corporate Presentation Skills

• Occupational Health and Safety

• Knowledge of main aircraft components and their functions

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and tools used in manufacturing engineering.

• Knowledge of supply chain management and quality system management.

• Knowledge about non-conformities and design query notes.

• Knowledge about aircraft systems (hydraulic, electric, mechanic).

• Preferred:

• Knowledge of Airbus Industries mechanical process & methods.

• Knowledge of Airbus IT-Tools (Zamiz, TAKSY, DocMaster, ECM).

• Knowledge of common applications such as SAP.

• Knowledge of rules for aircraft design and manufacturing.

• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental regulations and practice

Travel Required

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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

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level

Professional

Remote Type

On-site

Job Family

Manufacturing Engineering ------ ------

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