Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Employee assistance program
inclusive work environment
Job Description
Airbus Americas, Inc. is a leading aerospace manufacturer renowned globally for its innovative contributions to commercial aircraft, defense, and space sectors. Operating as a pivotal part of the Airbus Group, this organization is committed to delivering cutting-edge aviation solutions and is distinguished by its dedication to quality, safety, and sustainability. Located at its Mobile Manufacturing Site, Airbus Americas not only produces some of the world’s most advanced aircraft but also fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where diversity of ideas and people is highly valued. As an equal opportunity employer, Airbus ensures fair treatment and reasonable accommodations for all employees and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical or systems engineering or equivalent experience
- Minimum 15 years engineering experience in aerospace flight test
- Minimum 10 years leadership and management experience in flight test or engineering
- Minimum 5 years management in transnational and multicultural organizations preferred
- Flight Test Qualification as TP/FTE2 from recognized institution preferred
- Knowledge of flight test operations
- Experience managing highly technical teams
- Knowledge of A220 or A320 systems
- Demonstrated leadership in matrix project-based environments
- Advanced knowledge of Airbus industrial processes and airworthiness requirements
- Knowledge of EASA and TCCA flight operations regulations
- Strong strategic planning and process development skills
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Ability to manage in a complex matrix organization
- Ability to coach employees
- Strong analysis and synthesis skills in problem diagnosis
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Authorized to work in the US
- On-site work required
- 20-30% domestic and international travel required
- Private Pilot License preferred
- Airbus TP/FTE/GTE qualification preferred
- Master's degree in Engineering or Business Management preferred
- Prior Airbus management experience in flight operations preferred
- Strong ethical standards and compliance commitment
- Ability to work under stress
- Ability to challenge and influence business while considering human aspects of change.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical or systems engineering or equivalent
- Minimum 15 years aerospace engineering experience primarily in flight test
- Minimum 10 years leadership and management experience in flight test or engineering field
- Minimum 5 years transnational and multicultural organization management experience preferred
- Flight Test Qualification as TP/FTE2 from recognized institution preferred
- Master's degree in Engineering or Business Management preferred
- Prior Airbus management experience in flight operations preferred
- Airbus TP/FTE/GTE qualification preferred
- Private Pilot License preferred
- Knowledge of flight test operations and aerospace industrial processes
- Experience managing highly technical teams
- Knowledge of A220 or A320 aircraft systems
- Leadership in matrix, project-based environments
- Advanced knowledge of airworthiness requirements and aircraft conformity
- Familiarity with EASA and TCCA flight operations regulations
- Strategic planning, process development and staff leadership skills
- Strong communication skills in English
- French, German or Spanish language skills preferred
- Ability to manage across international boundaries and cultures
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Ability to work effectively under stress and in complex organizations
- Experience coaching employees and managing stakeholder expectations
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Job Duties
- Manage all ground tests and flight tests required to obtain Certificate of Airworthiness and customer acceptance of production aircraft
- Coordinate with the Customer Line organization, including planning, to manage resources in order to achieve daily objectives
- Manage day-to-day operations to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly industrial targets
- Participate in inter-company activities such as improvement, AOS, digital transformation
- Establish, maintain updates and enforce the compliance of Flight Test Operations with Flight Operations Manual, Ground Operations Method, and Safety Management System manual
- Define and implement performance metrics and corrective measures for Flight Test activities
- Create and implement resource and capability development strategies including recruitment, training, and performance management
- Provide leadership to sustain an efficient, inclusive, and diverse engineering team promoting Airbus values
- Manage financial performance of the Flight Test Engineering organization including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
- Support other Airbus directorates on operational matters and customer ferry flight requirements
- Represent the organization on high-level technical and functional matters internally and externally
- Develop and lead complex initiatives in support of business strategy
- Ensure compliance with EASA, TCCA, and FAA regulations regarding Aircraft Operations at the US Manufacturing Site
- Plan and review compensation and succession strategies
- Maintain appropriate Flight Test qualifications
- Manage all customer interfaces with the Flight Test team during the acceptance process
- Oversee adherence to ethics and compliance standards
- Enable change management, especially for production and delivery ramp-up
- Celebrate significant achievements to promote team morale
- Conduct duties in accordance with applicable Pilot/FTE/GTE job descriptions.
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