Flightline Avionics Technician

Job Description

Airbus Mobile Manufacturing Site (MMS) is looking for a Flight line Avionics Technician to join our final phase team in Mobile, AL.

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.

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.

• Financial Rewards: 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")

• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

• Health & Welfare: 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.

• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

Responsible for performing Functional Test Procedure (FTP), Pre & Post Flight inspection to prepare built aircraft for test flight and delivery readiness. This includes operating, testing, troubleshooting, repairing and inspecting aircraft systems using approved aircraft data. Proficiently operate and understand a wide variety of test equipment and tooling. Must be able to interpret technical manuals, drawings and engineering data to support tasks.

Complete assigned tasks within the allocated man‑hour budget and meet the guidelines of safety regulations, on quality and on cost.

• Perform aircraft system Functional Test Procedure Test (FTP) / Pre /Post flight Daily Inspection (DI) checklist/ prepare built aircraft for test flight readiness

• Ability to learn new tasks and techniques in troubleshooting aircraft systems and support Flight line operation at Airbus FAL Mobile Flight line Organization.

• Perform and follow level 1 troubleshooting procedure and report/document findings precisely IAW recommended instruction. Includes integrated systems testing, calibration, alignment, troubleshooting and repair of airborne electronic flight control, navigational and heating systems. Performs pretest, functional or final testing of electronic systems, components or subassemblies.

• Perform final tuning, alignment or calibration of electronic systems, components or subassemblies. Troubleshoot electronic systems, components or subassemblies to determine nature of malfunction and corrective action required.

• Perform Post dock maintenance daily checklist/ Safety and security /Incoming inspection.

• Perform day to day planned and unplanned aircraft maintenance family.

• Perform pre induction first flight configuration / incoming inspection cabin interior, cockpit, electronic bays to ensure safety and security before first flight.

• Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems.

• Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers or volt meters.

• Verify and upgrade to the latest version of aircraft avionic software.

• Work closely with the systems…