Senior Aircraft Sheetmetal Technician - H125
Listed on 2026-01-24
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Installation Technician, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Fabrication
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Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Senior Aircraft Sheet metal Technician to join our H125 team based in Columbus, MS
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This position is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.
You will be part of the team to perform detailed sheet metal modifications and repairs on airframes or parts as assigned by the lead technician. Tasks include assembly, fabrication and installation of sheet metal components or aircraft parts and composite/repair of helicopters to support the delivery schedule.
Your challenges- Performs the sheet metal installations, modification, and repairs on Airbus Helicopters airframes
- Performs installations of major and minor modifications per STC instructions
- Performs cutting, joining and clearance of sheet metal structure per design drawing and standard practices
- Prepares patterns and/or templates to simplify installation processes and to assure proper dimensions
- Ensures that installations are attached without endangering aircraft structure or systems operation and function
- Makes adjustments to latches, windows, cowlings and covers
- Using engineering blueprints, installs prototype parts and close tolerance materials to print for certification purposes
- Performs sealing of installations. Sealant installations must meet quality guidelines for both form and function
- Performs adjustments to ensure fit on new installations and modifications
- Use a variety of standard and specialized hand tools, power equipment, measuring devices and test equipment in completing work assignments
- Creates help tools and jigs to make installations repeatable and easier for lower level technicians
- Manufactures doublers and small parts as necessary
- Uses Fiche Techniques, Technical and associated Approved documentation, MES, and SAP
- Ability to read blueprints, drawings, parts lists, fiche techniques, and technical documentation as required
- Understand service bulletins, inspections reports and other technical data as required
- Refers to documentation to perform all tasks required
- Documents labor efforts in MES, SAP, and paper requirements as necessary
- Minimum six (6) years of sheet metal installation and/or sheet metal repair experience on aircraft
- 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
- Current Airframe or Powerplant license or applicable trade school is a plus but not required
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English
- Must be a US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)
- Onsite or remote: 90% 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, including hydraulic lifts
- Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs
- Lifting: same as above
- Pushing/Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools
- Sitting: able to sit for long periods
- Squatting/Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items on low shelving
- Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor
- Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces
- Personal Protective Equipment: required PPE includes safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators/masks, and/or protective gloves as required by site
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Company:
Airbus Helicopters, Inc.
Employment Type:
Agency / Temporary
Experience Level: Professional
Remote Type:
On-site
Job Family:
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Job Posting End Date: 02.27.2026
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