Ground Support Technician

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Job Description:

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a Ground Support Technician to join our Ground Support Team  based in Mobile, AL

 Responsible for the safe off-loading of Major Components Assemblies (MCA) from sea and road transport jigs onto Final Assembly Line (FAL) transportation trolleys and the delivery of MCAs to the Final Assembly Line stations in accordance with the planning schedule. Safe operations of Overhead Cranes with lifting capacities ranging from 6.5 tons to 50 tons, all with multiple lifting configurations. 

Meet the team:

• The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities help assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along two (soon to be three) production lines for the A220 and A320 Family aircraft. On the shop floor you’ll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft.

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.

Your challenges:

 ● Overhead crane operations in the Transhipment hangar, A320 Final Assembly Line, Final Phase hangars, and A220 FAL to receive and deliver the major aircraft components utilizing a variety of overhead crane configurations and lifting devices. 

● Operating heavy aircraft tow tugs for the movement of aircraft into and out of various hangars in support of pre-Final Operational Testing 

● Ensuring aircraft system readiness and proper configuration aircraft towing operations, cargo loading, aircraft mooring, electrical power connections, ventilation for air supply, and cabin access all in accordance with the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM). MAA AOA training

● Coordinating logistical support for cannibalization, reallocation, out of sequence requests of aircraft materials, and the return of sea transport jigs. 

● Operation of heavy equipment to load/ unload shipping containers of MCAs using 30 k forklift.

 ● Operation of heavy equipment to support unloading of MCAs from sea jigs at heights of 20-30 feet using articulating man lift or scissor lifts.

 ● Fueling activities for ground support equipment (GSE). Using portable fuel tanks. 

● Adherence to various policies regarding accurate recording of completed work and work-in-progress by using daily job cards to record activities. 

● Notifies affected parties when clerical errors are discovered or documentation is incomplete. 

● Using SOIs to perform each task assigned and documenting any discrepancies. 

● Maintains accurate and up-to-date training records of EHS, SAP. 

● Ensure required daily pre-operational inspections of GSE are completed. 

Your boarding pass:

Education: 

● High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience: 

● 3 years of experience working with overhead cranes. 

● 3&43; years of experience working in aviation ramp operations 

● 3&43; years experience working with heavy equipment.

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training: 

● Overhead, Crane

● Aviation ramp operations 

● Heavy Equipment Operations 

● Logistic Operations 

● SAP experience preferred 

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Job Posting End Date: 03.22.2024

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