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Job Description:
Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a Fleet Manager to join our Final Assembly Line based in Mobile, AL.
The Industrial Maintenance organization provides corrective and preventative maintenance across a broad range of installed assets and hand tools within the Mobile FAL. The assets include mechanical and electrical CNC machinery, conventional production machinery, Jigs and Tools & Single Aisle Final Assembly Lines (both A320 and A220) and fleet management. Asset age ranges from brand new equipment, up to 10 years old. The Industrial Maintenance strategy requires enhanced technical support to develop the internal competence to deliver comprehensive asset care.
Reporting to the Contracts Manager, the Fleet Manager will be responsible for ensuring service levels and value for money are realized for the entire fleet of the assets within the Mobile Manufacturing Site. The Fleet Manager will be responsible for managing third party service providers, vehicles, drivers and other assets for fleet transportation services. Manage the implementation of fleet management software to streamline vehicle fleet operations and maintenance. Oversee the purchase or lease of all vehicles and see to it that the program is right-sized to the needs of the campus.
Meet the team:
Our Engineers at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facility take our aircraft from concept to customer delivery – working with production teams on every aspect of assembly from managing technical information, quality control, maintenance tasks and health & safety – along flowlines and flightlines. Join our team and watch our aircraft come to life.
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.
Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”).
Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Your challenges:
Primary Responsibilities:
Manage the operational day to day transportation operations for the Mobile Manufacturing Campus, including subcontractor coordination. Ensuring adherence of regulations of all local and federal laws with respect to the operation of the program.
Maintain an inventory log of all fleet vehicles including, ground support equipment (GSE),mobile air conditioning carts, mobile aircraft ground power units (GPUs) , golf carts and other means of transportation.
Keep accurate records for each vehicle in the fleet.
Subcontractor coordination:
Coordinate subcontractor activities to prevent impact to Mfg. 25% Operations and minimize impact to end users.
Monitor driver qualifications and training logs.
Analyze and improve service delivery:
Recommend and manage initiatives to increase and improve service delivery considering both cost and quality - KPI Management.
Develop and track corrective action plans regarding service delivery.
Establish efficient routes and transportation schedules.
Provide reports to management on budgeting, schedules, maintenance and fleet performance metrics.
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Additional Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned:
● Oversee the daily maintenance and vehicle inspections of fleet vehicles to ensure roadworthiness.
● Develop a maintenance program for Electric Vehicle charging Stations.
● Maintain vehicle insurance certificates, license and registration.
● Review, approve and process invoicing for related activities.
● Arrange repairs and routine maintenance of transportation vehicles.
● Other duties as directed by the Contract Manager.
● Regularly review processes and procedures to ensure that they are being adhered to and identify and deliver improvements on a continual basis.
● Support Procurement in the negotiation of contracts to provide required service levels and value for money.
● Develop and maintain long term relationships with key strategic suppliers.
● Working with the Maintenance team, drive a high performance culture through the day to day management of the Fleet management contracts.
● Conduct ‘Deep Dives’ where performance gaps, or potential performance gaps present themselves and implement changes and controls as the situations dictate.
● Support the Maintenance department in the development of the Maintenance strategy including management of fleet contractors. Align the Commercial Maintenance Strategy with Manufacturing and Procurement strategies.
● Project manage simple, low cost refurbishment projects example CapEx business cases.
● Provide a single point of contact for the entire fleet assets and the Internal Customers In terms of delivery and escalation.
Your boarding pass:
Qualified Training:
● Fleet Management.
● Financial Management.
Required Experience:
● Knowledge of current industry trends, best practices and technology.
● Coordinating work flow initiatives for service providers in the areas of transportation scheduling, driver training, safety, scheduling and fleet management software.
● Managing and reporting subcontractor activities in a production environment.
● Prior experience working in a campus production environment is a plus.
● Analytical and quantitative skills with proven ability to develop strategic solutions.
● Customer service and invoice processing is critical.
Education:
● High School Diploma or GED plus 3 + years subcontractor management experience required.
● College degree plus 3+ year's subcontractor management experience are preferred.
Citizenship:
● US Person under ITAR definition Or
● Eligible to work in the USA.
Physical Requirements:
Onsite: 100%
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 hear 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 (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): 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 squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
Standing: Able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
Travel: Able to travel independently and at short notice.
Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): Able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site.
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Company:
Airbus Americas, Inc.Employment Type:
US - Direct HireExperience Level:
ProfessionalRemote Type:
On-siteJob Family:
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Job Posting End Date: 12.26.2025------
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