SkillBridge Flightline Mechanic (A320)

Airbus is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner (per DoDI 1322.29). This 180-day program allows transitioning service members to leverage their military technical expertise in a high-precision aerospace environment.

SkillBridge Eligibility:

• Active-duty service member within 180 days of separation.

• Written Commander (O-4 or above) authorization.

• Must have current work authorization for U.S. positions.

Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry. We are a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We aim for a better-connected, safer and more prosperous world.

Meet the team:

From building to servicing the next generation of aerospace, our team focuses on quality, productivity and efficiency. We ensure the highest quality of care and safety is built into each aircraft we assemble and maintain. Our team members make it happen.

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:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot malfunctions, rigs, repairs, replacement aircraft structures, components and aircraft systems of moderate difficulty

• Maintain and rework Aircraft Components including but not limited to landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and ventilation

• Servicing, repair cabin interior components

• Prepare documentation in according with company procedure

• Perform day to day aircraft maintenance

• Experience with Refuel/Defuel, Aircraft Jack and Tow

• 3 years minimum aviation experience, preferably in an aviation manufacturing, MRO environment or military aviation

• Valid Airframe License

• Must be willing to work Rotation shift schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays

• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid passport which allows travel

• Vocational/Technical School Credential

Required Education:

• High School Diploma, GED or an equivalent combination of training/experience.

• The ability to successfully complete the following trainings provided by Airbus after recruitment:

  • Health & Safety

  • General aircraft familiarization

  • Quality trainings

Preferred:

• Training from a vocational school, military training or previous employer in the use of application tools and in application techniques.

Physical Requirements:

• Vision: adequate to enter and read material on computer screens. Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings, the giving of directions and other business interactions

• Hearing: able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation in office settings. Able to hear safety alerts and warning signals.

• 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 personal and office electronic equipment. Working on jigs at the fuselage at a height of 15 feet. Able to work on hydraulic lifts sometimes at a height of up to 40 feet.

• Confined Space: able to enter and exit a 12" x 22" passage and work through a 9.7" x 17.7" opening while using a respirator within a confined space for various lengths of time

• Carrying: able to occasionally carry up to 55lbs/25kg while engaging in training, addressing production issues or as part of continuous improvement projects.

• Lifting: able to occasionally lift up to 55lbs/25kg.

• Pushing/Pulling: able to push/pull items in office areas.

• 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 shelved on bottom shelves.

• Standing: able to stand for extended periods of time delivering information.

• Travel: able to travel overseas and domestically sometimes for extended periods of time.

• Walking: able to walk through office and production areas, around flight line and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor and/or outdoor surfaces.

Mandatory Disclaimer:

SkillBridge participants continue to receive military pay and benefits from the DoD. No salary or financial compensation is provided by Airbus during the program.

Career Transition Pathway

Upon successful completion of the program and military separation, candidates may be considered for a permanent position. Full-time benefits include competitive base salaries, incentive compensation, a retirement savings plan, and comprehensive health and welfare coverage.

Targeted Military Backgrounds:

U.S. Air Force:

• (AFSC)2A3X3: Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (Flightline Mechanic / Fighter/Attack Maintainer) 2A5X1: Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance (Heavy/Cargo Flightline) 2A5X2: Helicopter/Tiltrotor Maintenance2A6X1: Aerospace Propulsion (Engine / Powerplant Specialist) 2A6X5: Aircraft Hydraulics Systems Specialist

U.S. Army:

• (MOS)15T: UH-60 Black Hawk Repairer / Flight Crew Mechanic 15U: CH-47 Chinook Repairer 15R: AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer 15B: Aircraft Powerplant Repairer 15H: Aircraft Hydraulics Repairer

U.S. Navy (Rating):

• AD: Aviation Machinist's Mate (Aircraft Powerplants / Propulsion) AM: Aviation Structural Mechanic (Hydraulics and Airframes) AD / AM / AT: Flightline Crew Chiefs and Collateral Duty Inspectors (CDI)

U.S. Marine Corps:

• (MOS)611X / 615X: Fixed-Wing / Rotary-Wing Aircraft Mechanic / Flightline Mechanic (e.g., 6113 CH-53, 6114 AH-1/UH-1, 6116 MV-22)621X / 625X: Fixed-Wing Aircraft Mechanic (e.g., 6212 AV-8B, 6217 F-18, 6218 F-35) 6046 / 6048: Aircraft Maintenance & Flightline Quality Assurance

U.S. Coast Guard (Rating):

• AMT: Aviation Maintenance Technician (Airframe, Powerplant, and Flightline Operations) AET (Avionics Electrical Technician)

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