Airbus · 1 month ago
Flight Control Mechanic - 3rd Shift - TEMP
Mobile Area, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expAirbus is a leading aerospace company looking for a Flight Control Mechanic - 3rd Shift to join their team in Mobile, AL. This position is responsible for the systems installation of the aircraft for the final assembly line, ensuring all mechanical components are prepared, installed, and inspected according to specifications.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Prepare mechanical components at the station/work place/aircraft parking space
Installation and manufacture: mark, prepare, assemble, adapt, torque and secure mechanical components and parts
Inspect bonding as per order/GTI, drawing and specifications
Check system functions
Specialized in the one Area mentioned below:
VTP and HTP installation, Hydraulic lines installation
Installation in the Area of the Belly fairing and Flap installation
Installation concerning Air conditioning and Fuel system
MLG & Tank Test
Gauging Test
Qualification
Required
2 years minimum experience in Aviation Production or equivalent required
Knowledge of System/Mechanical tasks
Good knowledge and experience in LEAN practices
High degree of flexibility
Ability to work under high pressure
High School Diploma, GED or an equivalent combination of training/experience
The ability to successfully complete the following trainings provided by Airbus after recruitment: Health & Safety, General aircraft familiarization, Quality trainings
Must be able to read, write and communicate in English
Vision: adequate to enter and read material on computer screens. Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings, the giving of directions and other business interactions
Hearing: able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation in office settings. Able to hear safety alerts and warning signals
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 feet. Able to work on hydraulic lifts sometimes at a height of up to 40 feet
Confined Space: able to enter and exit a 12" x 22" passage and work through a 9.7" x 17.7" opening while using a respirator within a confined space for various lengths of time
Carrying: able to occasionally carry up to 55lbs/25kg while engaging in training, addressing production issues or as part of continuous improvement projects
Lifting: able to occasionally lift up to 55lbs/25kg
Pushing/Pulling: able to push/pull items in office areas
Sitting: able to sit for extended periods of time at the computer and in meetings
Squatting/Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves
Standing: able to stand for extended periods of time delivering information
Travel: able to travel overseas and domestically sometimes for extended periods of time
Walking: able to walk through office and production areas, around flight lines and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor and/or outdoor surfaces
Preferred
Completed vocational training (Mechanics/Systems) preferred
5+ years hands-on experience in Aviation Production
Benefits
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”)
Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
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.
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Company
Airbus
Airbus designs, manufactures, and delivers aerospace products, services, and solutions.
10001+ employees
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Current Stage
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Fokke Mentjes
Vice President - Head of Cabin and Cargo Electronics
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