Early Careers Programs Specialist

Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at USCareers@airbus.com

• Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
• Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination  (English)
• Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminación (Spanish)

Job Description:

Airbus Commercial  is looking for an Early Careers Program Specialist to join our Early careers team in Mobile, Al.

 The Early Careers Program Specialist supports the tactical deployment of workforce development solutions at a multi-program aerospace manufacturing facility. This position has both an external and internal facing orientation, responsible for supporting existing programs as well as developing new collaboration opportunities across the communities in which we operate

Meet the Team:

The Early Careers department is within the Site Technical Learning Department and collaborates heavily with the regional workforce development and communications teams.

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.

How We Care for You:

• 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.

 

Your Challenges:

Primary Responsibilities:

Community and School Partnerships: 40%

• Coordinates Airbus's partnerships with target high schools and technical colleges in the Mobile, AL area by scheduling meetings and events and managing communication

• Manages onsite tours and events for school partners, business interest groups, and VIP visitors

• Deploys and distributes pre-approved content for use in local schools to support technical role pipelines

• Identifies and researches local youth programs and non-profits for potential engagement opportunities 

• Serves as a key point of contact for the Airbus STEAM Squad; assists in organizing and supporting their community engagement events

• Maintains and organizes the local ambassador network for external engagement opportunities

• Gathers data to support business cases for sponsorships and assists in the deployment of sponsorships

• Tracks and reports on community engagement initiatives and participates in relevant working groups to support the overall strategy

Early Careers and Technical Learning Program Support: 40% 

• Tracks funding for the site apprenticeship programs and seeks new grant funding opportunities

• Collaborates with the business and external school partners on internal workforce development solutions 

• Acts as a site focal point for for the Airbus Global Graduate program, supporting HR, Managers, and Talent Acquisition

• Coordinates site-level internship programming in collaboration with the business, HR, and Talent Acquisition

• Supports the apprenticeship programs by assisting with program management and tactical support as needed 

• Tracks data in a compliant and effective manner, using data analysis to bolster business cases for each program

Program Marketing: 15%

• Develops marketing and communications material for the early careers programs, using data and storytelling to demonstrate impact in collaboration with the site and regional communications teams 

• Coordinates key events for the programs, including recognition moments, graduations, and other events 

Other Duties as Assigned: 5%
May support direct apprenticeship management in times of peak capacity 
Other duties as assigned

Your Boarding Pass:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources Management, Social sciences or similar discipline required

• 3+ years of demonstrated practical experience in the field of Human Resources, Workforce Development, Community Relations, or Marketing 

• Experience working with IT systems and data analysis 

• Experience working with both internal and external stakeholders is required

• Advanced level skills in Office and Google Workspace

• Ability to work flexible hours based on program needs

• Ability to set and meet deadlines and to handle multiple projects concurrently

• Experience with publishing software to create marketing materials, preferred

Travel Required: 
20% - primarily local  

Eligibility:
Authorized to Work in the US

Physical Requirements:

• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports on a daily basis.

• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms on a daily basis.

• Speaking:  able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications on a daily basis.

• 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 daily.

• Carrying: able to carry documents, electronic equipment, paper bundles, etc. up to 15lbs on a daily basis. 

• Lifting:  able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs on a daily basis.

• Pushing / Pulling:  able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools on a daily basis.

• Sitting:  able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on 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 production floor

• Travel:  able to travel independently and at short notice, must have a driver’s license 

• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents):  able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. 

Take your career to a new level and apply online now!

A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.

Equal Opportunity: Airbus Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Airbus Group is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
As a leader in our field, Airbus Group provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.   
As a matter of policy, Airbus Group does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.
Airbus Group does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus Group is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.

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:

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:

Entry Level

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

HR Expertise <JF-HR-CC>

------

Job Posting End Date: 11.03.2025Airbus 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, 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 employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. 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. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position 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.