Aircraft Structures Assembler (Multiple Shifts)

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Job Description:

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for an Aircraft Structures Assembler to join our Manufacturing department based in Mobile, AL. Responsible for the structural installation of parts and major components in the manufacturing of the aircraft within the assigned station area.

Meet the team:

From building to servicing the next generation of aerospace, our manufacturing 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.

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:

Perform repair work (concessions/discrepancies). Positioning and assembly of components. Rework of external skin damage of the aircraft. Work in compliance with production orders, design documents, concessions and inspection procedures. Prepare and solve queries, ensure follow-up and give feedback. Examine and sort work orders and drawings. Prepare job station for daily activity. Perform other duties as assigned.

Your boarding pass:

High school diploma or GED. The ability to successfully complete the following trainings provided by Airbus after recruitment: Health & Safety General aircraft familiarization

Quality Training Preferred:

Training from a vocational school or previous employer in the use of application tools and in application techniques. Completion of a technology Certification of Training program from a post-secondary institution or a previous employer and documentation of the same.

Required experience:

2 years minimum experience in Aviation Production or equivalent•I.E Shipbuilding, Heavy Machinery, Automotive Manufacturing, Military Aviation, MRO. Previous hands-on experience with drilling tools, templates, drilling machines, fasteners, and torqueing tools.

Preferred:

5+ years minimum experience in Aviation Production or equivalent•I.E Shipbuilding, Heavy Machinery, Automotive Manufacturing, Military Aviation, MRO. Knowledge of station safety, quality (clean as you go/FOD) and OSHA regulations.

Blueprint Reading:

Can you build a product solely by reading a complex engineering drawing or schematic?

Precision Measurement:

proficiency with calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, and dial indicators.

Torque Specifications:

Understanding that bolts must be tightened to a specific number (e.g., "torqued to 50 in-lbs.") rather than just "hand tight." Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Experience following a written "recipe" for assembly where you cannot deviate from the instructions.

Documentation:

Experience signing off on your work, logging parts, or tracking lot numbers for quality control.

Sheet Metal Fabricator:

Cutting, bending, riveting, and deburring metal. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Able to enter, generate and retrieve information using a computer (SAP and Excel knowledge required).

Physical Requirements:

Vision:

Able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.

Hearing:

Able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms.

Speaking:

Able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.

Equipment Operation:

Able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.

Carrying:

Able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.

Lifting:

Able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.

Pushing/Pulling:

Able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.

Sitting:

Able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.

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 and on short notice. Able to work outside hangers in changing locations.

Walking:

Able to walk through office and production areas, around flight line and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor or outdoor surfaces and other business interactions. This position is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America. Take your career to a new level and apply online now! This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:

Agency /

Temporary Experience Level:

Professional Remote Type:

Job Family:

Assembly & Integration•

Job Posting End Date:

05.15.2026•Airbus provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Airbus without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location in which the company has facilities. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. This assignment description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com. Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide. From sending your resume to participating in successful interviews, here you can access all important pieces of information to guide you in your candidate journey. 👉 Learn more