Ground Support Technician - 2nd Shift

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.

Responsibilities

Safe off-loading of Major Components Assemblies (MCA) from sea and road transport jigs onto Final Assembly Line (FAL) transportation trolleys; Delivery of MCAs to the Final Assembly Line stations in accordance with the planning schedule; Safe operation of Overhead Cranes with lifting capacities from 6.5 tons to 50 tons; Overhead crane operations in the Transshipment hangar, A320 Final Assembly Line, Final Phase hangars, and A220 FAL (60%); Operating heavy aircraft tow tugs for aircraft movement in support of pre-Final Operational Testing (20%); Ensuring aircraft system readiness and proper configuration during towing operations, in accordance with the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM); Coordinating logistical support for cannibalization, reallocation, out of sequence requests of aircraft materials, and return of sea transport jigs (15%); Operating heavy equipment to load/unload shipping containers of MCAs using a 30k forklift; Operating heavy equipment to unload MCAs from sea jigs at heights of 20-30 feet; Fueling activities for ground support equipment (GSE) using portable fuel tanks; Recording completed work and work-in-progress using daily job cards; Notifying affected parties of clerical errors or incomplete documentation; Maintaining accurate training records of EHS and SAP (5%); Ensuring daily pre-operational inspections of GSE are completed; Housekeeping; Assistance with lifting/pushing/pulling; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent; 3 years of experience working with overhead cranes; 3+ years of experience working in aviation ramp operations; 3+ years of experience working with heavy equipment

Nice to have

SAP experience

Benefits

Competitive base salary; Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes; Retirement savings plan; Ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); Paid time off including personal time and holidays; Generous paid parental leave program; Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and supplemental benefits; Upskilling and development opportunities through the Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses; Accelerated development programmes; National and international mobility opportunities; Flexible working arrangements where possible