Veteran Outreach Manager

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Job Description:

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Veteran Outreach Managerto join our Talent Acquisition team.

This position is open to the following locations: Mobile Alabama or Kinston NC.

The Veteran Outreach Manager will manage and execute initiatives to source recruit and support transitioning service members veterans and military spouses with the primary objective of creating and managing sustainable talent pipelines. This role will serve as a key point of contact for military transition programs including DoD SkillBridge and will coordinate efforts at military job fairs and career events. The Manager will be the designated company representative for select military base offices which support the transition of military members to civilian employment. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of military culture and transition processes and a proven ability to build partnerships with military installations and veteran organizations.

Meet the Team:

Working in our Human Resources department its our mission to help support Airbus greatest assets: our team members. Our team works cross-departmentally as well as with our global counterparts to ensure we are making a positive impact on all aspects of our employee experience.

Your Working Environment:

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 10000 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:

Military WFD Strategy Leadership:

• Work with the Director of WFD to design and and lead theimplementation of military and veteran talent strategies to enableregional growth grow service member and veteran talent pipelinesand drive alignment with business objectives and long-termworkforce planning needs.

• Oversee the lifecycle of military and veteran-focused programs(including SkillBridge mentorship and veteran internship programs)from concept development to execution and performance review.

• Lead the identification and development of Military Outreachinitiatives in new regions and sites including the establishment ofnew military base partnerships and talent pipeline strategies.

• Work closely with HR Talent Acquisition Employee ResourceGroups and Business Leadership teams to ensure military talent programs align with overall business goals growth projections andregional expansion efforts.

Strategic Partnership Development:

• Develop and expand military talent and transition programs ( SkillBridge) and partnerships across U.S. sites focusing on building robust career pathways for service members that supportcritical roles including technical skilled trades and leadershippositions.

• Partner with the HR and Business leaders across North America toadvise on best practices for military and veteran talent acquisitionand retention ensuring programs align with regional needs.

• Build and strengthen relationships with key military and veteranchannels including military transition offices veteran serviceorganizations (VSOs) base education centers and militarycredentialing programs.

• Direct guide and manage a network of local and regionalassociates who provide coordination and support for militaryrecruitment and veteran-affiliated programs.

Veteran Talent Pipeline Development

• Lead community outreach efforts within the military ecosystem ( events family support groups) to promote career pathways andinspire future veteran talent into technical and professional careersat Airbus.

• Create and manage military talent pipelines at all levelsfromSkillBridge internships and entry-level roles through to experiencedprofessionals and leadership positions.

• Represent the company at military job fairs transition summits andcareer expos across the US Region.

• Coordinate logistics and staffing for recruiting events targetingmilitary talent.

Program Management:

• Analyze military hiring data veteran retention trends and program outcomes (e.g. SkillBridge completion rates) to identify skills gapsand future talent needs utilizing insights to inform programdevelopment and drive continuous improvement.

• Ensure all military and veteran talent programs particularly the DoDSkillBridge Program comply with all applicable Department ofDefense guidelines and veteran employment laws and regulations inNorth America.

• Act as the primary liaison for the DoD SkillBridge Program ensuringcompliance with Department of Defense guidelines.

• Develop internal processes for onboarding SkillBridge candidatesand tracking their progress.

• Other duties as assigned

Your Boarding Pass:

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Business Management or related degree or combinationof education and appropriate military experience.

• 10 years of experience in military engagement or veteran affairs.

• Experience in Aerospace preferred.

Preferred Licensure/Certifications

• PHR SPHR or SHRM certifications

Travel Required

• 25% domestic

Citizenship

• Authorized to Work in the US

Physical Requirements

• Onsite 60%
• Remote 40%
• Vision: Daily able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens able to read documents reports and engineering drawings.
• Hearing: Daily 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.
• Speaking: Daily 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): Daily able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
• Carrying: Several times a week able to carry documents tools drawings electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• Lifting: Several times a week able to lift documents tools drawings electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• Pushing / Pulling: Several times a week able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
• Sitting: Daily able to sit for long periods of time in meetings working on computer.
• Squatting / Kneeling: Several times a month able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
• Standing: Daily able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor.
• Travel: Rarely able to travel independently and at short notice.
• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): Daily able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
• Appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor

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