Aircraft Manager – Completions

About the role

Airbus Americas is seeking an Aircraft Manager Completions to oversee folio management of assigned aircraft during the production and ground‑test phases, ensuring a smooth hand‑over to the completions centre (Flight Line).

Key responsibilities

• Document, organise and manage all non‑conformities throughout the flow‑line process and drive their closure in collaboration with relevant parties.
• Prepare and conduct First‑Of‑Test (FOT) meetings, ensuring on‑time closure of folio points and non‑conformities.
• Prepare aircraft documentation for internal quality gates and lead status meetings with the receiving station.
• Act as the L1 link for escalations, attend L SQCDPs and ensure proper documentation in Tandem.
• Create and distribute MSN status reports, perform inflow analysis and guarantee that “Aircraft Progress” reflects the true physical state of the aircraft.
• Proactively follow up aircraft issues, anticipate risks and generate daily MSN reports highlighting priority topics.
• Plan and lead working parties to resolve major aircraft issues and cooperate in national/international projects.
• Record information in “Aircraft Progress”, define daily priorities with station managers and perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field, or technical training in aviation manufacturing.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in aviation‑related fields, manufacturing planning or project management.
• Preferred: at least 1 year in a leading role.
• Eligibility for employment in the United States without sponsorship.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary with incentive compensation, profit‑sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid time off, generous parental leave and comprehensive insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Program).
• Upskilling through Airbus Leadership University, unlimited access to 10 000+ e‑learning courses and opportunities for national and international mobility.