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A commercial aircraft manufacturer, with Space and Defense as well as Helicopters Divisions, Airbus is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader.
Airbus has built on its strong European heritage to become truly international with roughly 180 locations and 12,000 direct suppliers globally.
The company has aircraft and helicopter final assembly lines across Asia, Europe and the Americas, and has achieved a more than sixfold order book increase since 2000.AIRBUS requires that all new employees and temporary workers of Airbus be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Airbus allows candidates who are not fully vaccinated at the time of hire a reasonable amount of time to obtain vaccinated status.
This position requires vaccination against COVID-19 or, if applicable, an approved accommodation for religious or medical reasons.
Position Summary: The Avionics TechnicianGround Test Inspector (GTI) will be responsible for the planning, execution and validation of Ground Tests in the Final Assembly Line.
This includes the demonstration of conformity within aircraft systems to the design specifications through attestation in the Airbus Test System (ESAO).
Initiate actions to isolate, document and ultimately eliminate any deviations detected.Primary Responsibilities:Perform ground tests Prepare the aircraft and workstation surroundings for ground tests on various avionics and electrical systems, in a safe environment.
Perform function tests on all systems (flight controls, navigation, passenger entertainment, etc.) in parallel to the assembly of the aircraft from beginning to Flight Testing.
Organize documentation of any non-conformity in the SAP NC system and initiate associated retests (Repeat Test Instruction) after finalization of rework.Perform troubleshooting (T/S) Perform T/S on test systems and on aircraft systems.
Prepare and coordinate troubleshooting and distinguish error types.
Clarify problems with the engineering department.Support improvement measures Identify problems internally in order to continuously improve the “On Time On Quality” production process.Other duties as assigned Qualified Experience / Skills / Training: Education:Minimum High School Diploma or GEDExperience:A220Minimum 5 years preferably as an Aircraft Avionics Technician with a focus on aircraft systems (electrical preferred) or experienced Quality Inspector in avionics systems in an international aviation Minimum 3 years of experience in troubleshooting on aircraft systemsExperience in A320/A220 Family type rating is beneficialA320Minimum 3 years aviation experience preferably as an Aircraft Avionics Technician with a focus on aircraft electrical systems or Quality Inspector in avionics systems (5 years preferred)Minimum 3 years of experience in troubleshooting on aircraft systemsExperience in A320 Family type rating is beneficialKnowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:Knowledge of drawing systemsKnowledge of quality management systemsKnowledge of IT systemsKnowledge of the principles, practices, methods and tools used in the production line Knowledge of industry safety practices and proceduresKnowledge of industrial technical processHighly proficient written and spoken EnglishComputer skills and working experience with MS Office Products 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 interactionsHearing: able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation in office settings Able to hear safety alerts and warning signalsSpeaking: able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver information to groups of varying size with or without amplificationEquipment Operation: Able to operate a wide range of tools and equipment including hydraulic lifts and armsCarrying: able to occasionally carry up to 20lbs/9kg which engaging in training, addressing production issues or as part of continuous improvement projectsLifting: able to occasionally lift up to 30lbs/14kgPushing/Pulling: able to push/pull items in office areas and on shop floorSitting: able to sit for extended periods of time at computer and in meetingsSquatting/Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelvesStanding: able to stand for extended periods of time delivering informationTravel/Mobility: able to travel overseas and domestically sometimes for extended periods of time and on short noticeAble to work outside hangers in changing locations.
Able to work on movable lifts at the aircraft at a height of approximately 40 ft.
Sometimes working in a ventilated fuel tank with a mask in a confined space.
Able to enter a wing through a 9.8 inch by 17.7 inch oval openingWalking: able to walk through office and production areas, around flight line and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor or outdoor surfaces other business interactionsAirbus in America provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
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