Airbus Aircraft · 1 day ago
Heavy Handling Tech (Contract)
Mobile, AL
Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
3+ years expAirbus is a leading aerospace company looking for a Heavy Handling Technician to join their Ground Support Team in Mobile, AL. The role involves safely off-loading major components and operating heavy equipment to support aircraft assembly operations.
Aviation & Aerospace
Responsibilities
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 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
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
3 years of experience working with overhead cranes
3+ years of experience working in aviation ramp operations
3+ years experience working with heavy equipment
Overhead, Crane
Aviation ramp operations
Heavy Equipment Operations
Logistic Operations
SAP experience preferred
Adequate vision to enter and read material on computer screens
Able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation in office settings
Able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means
Able to operate a wide range of personal and office electronic equipment
Able to occasionally carry up to 20lbs/9kg
Able to occasionally lift up to 30lbs/14kg
Able to push/pull items in office areas and on the shop floor
Able to sit for extended periods of time at the computer and in meetings
Able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves
Able to stand for extended periods of time delivering information
Able to travel
Able to walk through office and production areas, around flight lines and airstrips
Preferred
SAP experience preferred
Company
Airbus Aircraft
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