Senior Aircraft Technician; H145 Mechanical

Overview

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Senior Aircraft Technician (Mechanical) to join our H145 Final Assembly Line team based in Columbus, MS.

You will be part of the team to perform work on assigned aircraft or parts in the mechanical function. Tasks include fabrication, repair, and installation of aircraft parts, maintenance and repair of helicopters and support of helicopter-specific programs.

From building to servicing the next generation of aerospace, our team focuses on quality, productivity and efficiency. We ensure the highest quality of care and safety is built into each aircraft we assemble and maintain. Our team members make it happen.

On the eastern border of Mississippi you’ll find Columbus, home to our helicopter manufacturing and assembly lines and Center of Excellence for the North America region. It is here that we produce the UH-72A Lakota Helicopters for the U.S. Army in addition to the H-125 aircraft for civil and commercial customers.

• Maintain close working relationship with assigned lead regarding schedules, priorities, availability of parts, supplies and tools, and special instructions as required.
• Perform work from blueprints, sketches, vendor and service manuals, and other source data to obtain dimensions, locations, alignment, tolerances and other specification requirements.
• Use a variety of standard and specialized hand tools, power equipment, measuring devices and test equipment in completing work assignments.
• Ensure that completed work complies with FAA regulations, customer requirements, and company specifications.
• Coordinate with various departments regarding requirements for materials, supplies, equipment and job schedules.

• Minimum of six (6) years of experience as aviation mechanic.
• An A&P license is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and diagrams, and apply standard shop practices in the fabrication and repair modifications of aircraft structures and repairs.

• Onsite or remote: 98% Onsite
• 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 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: able to operate office and production tools and equipment
• Carrying/Lifting: able to carry and lift documents, tools, drawings and equipment up to 60 lbs/27 kgs
• Pushing/Pulling: able to push and pull equipment and tools
• Sitting/Standing: able to sit for long periods and stand during discussions or on the production floor
• Squatting/Kneeling: able to bend, stoop, and move in areas with aircraft and parts; exposure to chemicals and fumes may occur
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice

• US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)

• 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, 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 and accelerated development programmes, with opportunities for national and international mobility.

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