Ground Support Technician

Ground Support Technician

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a Ground Support Technician to join our Manufacturing department based in Mobile, AL.

Responsible for the safe off-loading of Major Components Assemblies (MCA) from sea and road transport jigs onto Final Assembly Line (FAL) transportation trolleys and the delivery of MCAs to the Final Assembly Line stations in accordance with the planning schedule. Safe operations of Overhead Cranes with lifting capacities ranging from 6.5 tons to 50 tons, all with multiple lifting configurations.

Your working environment: 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.

Your challenges:

• Crane Operations: 60% • Overhead crane operations in the Transshipment 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.
• Aircraft Towing: 20%
  • 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 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.
• Logistics / Site Services: 15%
  • 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 feet using articulating man lift or scissor lifts.
  • Fueling activities for ground support equipment (GSE). Using portable fuel tanks.
• Completion of Documentation/ Training: 5%
  • 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.
  • Additional Responsibilities: Housekeeping, Assistance with lifting/pushing/pulling, Etc.

Your boarding pass:

• Overhead, Crane.
• Aviation ramp operations.
• Heavy Equipment Operations.
• Logistic Operations.
• SAP experience preferred.

High School Diploma or equivalent Experience:

• 3 years of experience working with overhead cranes.
• 3+ years of experience working in aviation ramp operations.
• 3+ years experience working with heavy equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• 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 tools and equipment including hydraulic lifts and arms.
• Carrying: Able to occasionally carry up to 70lbs/31.7kg while engaging in training, addressing production issues or as part of continuous improvement projects.
• Lifting: Able to occasionally lift up to 30lbs/14kg.
• Pushing/Pulling: Able to push/pull items in office areas and on the shop floor.
• 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.
• Standing: Able to stand for extended periods of time delivering information.
• Travel/Mobility: Able to travel overseas and domestically sometimes for extended periods of time and on short notice.
• Able to work outside hangers in changing locations. Able to work on movable lifts at the aircraft at a height of approximately 40 ft. Sometimes working in a ventilated fuel tank with a mask in a confined space. Able to enter a wing through a 9.8 inch by 17.7 inch oval opening.
• Walking: Able to walk through office and production areas, around flightline and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor or outdoor surfaces other business interactions.
• Climbing: Ability to climb stairs or ladders as required.
• Visual: Ability to visually inspect parts/components (read small numbers in either Vernier scale or other).