Ground Direct; Second Shift

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Responsible for the safe off‑loading of Major Component 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. Perform safe operations of overhead cranes with lifting capacities ranging from 6.5 tons to 50 tons, all with multiple lifting configurations.

• 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.

• 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 of 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 cannibalisation, 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 a 30 k forklift.
• Operation of heavy equipment to support unloading of MCAs from sea jigs at heights of 20–30 ft 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.
• Notifying affected parties when clerical errors are discovered or documentation is incomplete.
• Using SOPs to perform each task assigned and documenting any discrepancies.
• Maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date training records of EHS, SAP.
• Ensuring required daily pre‑operational inspections of GSE are completed.

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 3 years of experience working with overhead cranes.
• 3+ years of experience working in aviation ramp operations.
• 3+ years of experience working with heavy equipment.

• Overhead, crane
• Aviation ramp operations
• Heavy equipment operations
• Logistic operations
• SAP experience preferred

• Speaking: able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver information to groups of varying size with or without amplification.
• Equipment Operation:
  Able to operate a wide range of personal and office electronic equipment. Working on jigs at the fuselage at a height of 15 ft. Able to work on hydraulic lifts sometimes at a height of up to 40 ft.
• Carrying: able to occasionally carry up to 55 lb/25 kg while engaging in training, addressing production…