Ground Test Operations Leader

Job Title

Ground Test Operations Leader - A320 Avionics

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Mobile, AL

First Shift (5:30 am – 2:00 pm)

As a member of the management team, you will manage, lead, develop and engage a production team to meet time, quality, cost and safety requirements, respecting the country’s legal context. You will drive continuous improvement and ensure effective communication within the team and key interfaces. In this role you will be expected to deliver products on time, on quality and on cost, in a safe and healthy environment with competent and engaged people.

• Competitive base salary, incentive compensation (including profit‑sharing schemes), retirement savings plan and participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”).
• Paid time off, holidays, generous paid parental leave program.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, disability coverage, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and supplemental benefits.
• Unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses, national and international mobility and accelerated development programmes through Airbus Leadership University.

• Manage and lead the Ground Test Team (Ground Test Team + Test Tool Shop Team).
• Assess personnel placement based on needs and employee qualification (present and future).
• Ensure strict compliance with Industrial Safety Regulations; guide employees to individual responsibility and self‑control.
• Optimize the Ground Test flow, implementing new innovations.
• Integrate American and European Teams.
• Responsible for production activities of the Ground Test team.
• Forecast manpower requirements based on workload and skill set to meet the delivery schedule.
• Identify and eliminate problems quickly and early; anticipate where possible.
• Monitor and insure permanent operability of all Ground Test equipment, tools and accessories; drive the process within Integrated Teams to eliminate disturbances.
• Plan and control work progress.
• Ensure execution of specified work packages in compliance with costs, quality specifications and OSHA requirements.
• Support procurement of consumable materials, tools and other equipment.
• Insure orders and material availability to guarantee work progress.
• Participate in achieving annual objectives (e.g. CI, Quality Gates and KPIs).
  Ensure close contact with the Ground Test Engineering department in Hamburg, Germany.
• Responsible for A/C documentation for hand‑over to next station and FOT (PIR‑book, folio, NC, intervention cards, removal‑sheet‑book, etc.).

• A Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or an equivalent field, or an equivalent combination of academic and/or vocational education and direct operational experience.
• Knowledge of Quality / Logistics rules in Aviation.
• Excellent communication skills at different levels, structured working style and ability to handle complex information.
• Significant experience in project management and international team management.

• 10 years of experience in Aviation (Manufacturing Engineering, Assembly Processes, methods, etc.).
• 5+ years of experience in Aviation Production Areas (mechanics / structure / electrics).

• Vision: adequate to read material on computer screens; identify individuals for greetings and give directions.
• Hearing: sufficient to engage in conversation in office settings; hear safety alerts and warning signals.
• Speaking: able to communicate in person and via electronic means to groups of varying size.
• Equipment Operation: operate a wide range of tools and equipment including hydraulic lifts and arms.
• Carrying: occasionally carry up to 20 lbs (9 kg) (e.g., training, addressing production issues).
• Lifting: occasionally lift up to 30 lbs (14 kg).
• Pushing/Pulling: push/pull items in office and shop‑floor areas.
• Sitting: sit for extended periods at a computer and in meetings.
• Squatting/Kneeling: occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve items stored on lower shelves.
• Standing: stand for extended periods delivering information.

Airbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and commits to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. All qualified…