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:

Process Flow & Efficiency:

• 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.
• Ensure compliance based on contractual obligations.

Repair Station Activities:

• 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 in the Repair Station.
• Perform business analysis studies to identify prospective areas of growth and improvement for Airbus Military DS in the In-Service Support area

Business Development:

• Locate, oversee, and support U.S. repair facilities for subcontracting maintenance including composite repairs, welding, sheet metal fabrication, and special processes.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• Combined 5 years of experience working in a MRO facility or equivalent type of business.

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Knowledge of EASA/FAA Part 145 and EASA/FAA Part 21 a plus.
• Experience and knowledge working with MS Project.
• Apply logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under limited supervision.

Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):

• Excellent communication skills both written and spoken.
• Bilingual in Spanish is not required, but is a plus.

Technical Systems Proficiency:

• Knowledgeable in AutoCad and ERP Systems. Pentagon 2000 and/or SAP knowledge is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Project.

Travel Required:

• Less than 10% Domestic and International travel.

Eligibility:

• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident (Green Card) Holder

Equal Opportunity: Airbus is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Airbus is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

As a leader in our field, Airbus provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

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.

Company Website: www.airbusus.com