Flight Line Mechanic - A220 (Contract)

About the Company

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 team assembles aircraft along two (soon to be three) production lines for the A220 and A320 Family.

Role Overview

Airbus is looking for a Flight Line Mechanic to join its Mobile manufacturing team. The position is responsible for performing the Functional Test Procedure (FTP) and pre- and post-flight inspections to prepare built aircraft for test flight and delivery readiness. This includes operating, testing, troubleshooting, repairing and inspecting aircraft systems using approved aircraft data, and proficiently operating a wide variety of test equipment and tooling. The post-holder must be able to interpret technical manuals, drawings and engineering data, and complete assigned tasks within the allocated man-hour budget, to safety, quality and cost guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft system Final Test Procedure (FTP), pre- and post-flight checklists and daily inspections (DI) to prepare built aircraft for test flight readiness.
• Learn new tasks and techniques for troubleshooting aircraft systems and support flight line operations at the Airbus FAL Mobile flight line organisation.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions, rig, repair and replace aircraft structures, components and aircraft systems of moderate difficulty, and maintain and rework aircraft components including landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, ventilation, heating and cooling systems and mechanical and cabin interior components.
• Service, repair and prepare documentation in accordance with company procedure and specifications.
• Perform post-dock maintenance daily checklists, safety and security checks and incoming inspections.
• Perform day-to-day planned and unplanned aircraft maintenance.
• Participate actively in the development and improvement of family system troubleshooting skills.
• Apply prior experience in refuel/defuel and aircraft jacking and towing, and perform other aircraft services including hydraulic and engine oil servicing and aircraft tyre/strut servicing, with familiarity with hazardous material handling policy.

Licences & Qualifications

• Valid A&P License.

Experience

• 3 years minimum aviation experience, preferably in an aviation manufacturing or repair environment, required.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and incentive compensation, which may include profit sharing schemes, a retirement savings plan and participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave programme.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Upskilling and development through the global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses, accelerated development programmes and national and international mobility.

Additional Information

Company: Airbus Americas, Inc. Employment type: agency/temporary. Experience level: professional. Remote type: on-site. Job family: flight line. The company reserves the right to revise, change or modify job duties, responsibilities or working conditions as the need arises; employment is at-will.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity.