Aircraft Technician B; Retrofit - Avionics Installer

Overview

Airbus Helicopters is looking for an Avionics Installer Tech B to join our Retrofit team based in Columbus, MS.

• Avionics/Electrical Installations:
  Perform assembly, installation, repair or replacement of aircraft electrical/electronic components and systems in the manufacture, maintenance or refurbishing of aircraft. Install electrical harness and sub-assemblies in aircraft by performing: basic identification of wire and coax cable, clamping, bundling, mounting, routing, stripping, splicing, soldering, termination. Ensure installations are attached without endangering aircraft structure or systems operation and function.
• Avionics/Electrical Testing:
  Conduct operational checks of complete systems to verify proper functioning of components and systems. Conduct bonding checks of electrical installations.
• Avionics/Electrical Troubleshooting:
  Diagnose malfunctions or failures and make adjustments, repairs or replacements of parts or components. Perform wire harness continuity checks, operational tests, and troubleshoot/repair discrepancies.

• Education:
  
  Required:
  
  HS diploma or equivalent. Preferred:
  Some Aviation trade training. Technical training in an electrical/wiring installation capacity such as Industrial, automotive or telecommunications may be substituted.
• Experience:
  
  Required:
  
  Minimum of two (2) years related experience in electrical installation (Industrial, Automotive, or telecommunications). Preferred:
  Minimum of two (2) years General Aviation or Military Aviation.
• Licensure/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Required:
  
  None. Preferred: FCC, A/P License.
• Travel Required:
  
  5% Domestic and International
• Citizenship: US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)

• Work environment:
  On the eastern border of Mississippi you’ll find Columbus, home to our Helicopter manufacturing and assembly lines and Center of Excellence for the entire North America region. It’s 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.
• 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 focusing on employability, certifications, career path and opportunities to participate in accelerated development programmes and mobility.

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
• Airbus Helicopters, Inc. provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Applicants must have current work authorization. Employment is at will.
• Airbus Helicopters, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This description does not constitute a contract of employment. Airbus is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workforce diversity.

• Onsite requirement: 95% Onsite. Physical requirements include vision, hearing, lifting, standing, walking and other conditions as described in the job posting. PPE as required by site.
• Job Posting End Date: 03.31.2026
• Company:
  Airbus Helicopters, Inc. |
  
  Employment Type:
  
  US - Direct Hire | Experience Level: Entry Level | Remote Type:
  On-site | Job Family:
  Assembly & Integration