Aircraft Electrical Technician A (Backshop)

Airbus • Columbus, MS

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is hiring an Aircraft Electrical Technician A for its Back Shop team in Columbus, Mississippi. The technician performs manual or automatic operations during the manufacture of electronic boards and applies basic electrical installation techniques and procedures. Work includes fabricating wire harnesses and electrical components from detailed plans, diagrams, and standards; installing and soldering electrical and electronic components; and completing records for assigned work. The role is onsite and requires at least four years of aircraft electrical or related experience, English communication skills, familiarity with common aviation tooling, and eligibility as a U.S. Person under ITAR.

Requirements

• At least four years of aircraft electrical or related experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Familiarity with common aviation-type tooling.
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person under the ITAR definition: a U.S. citizen, green card holder, or person covered under Airbus's existing ITAR license.
• Able to meet the position's physical requirements, including carrying and lifting items up to 30 pounds and using required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Avionics and Cabling Class, such as the course offered by East Mississippi Community College.

Responsibilities

• Apply basic electrical installation techniques and procedures.
• Read and follow detailed plans, diagrams, and standards to fabricate wire harnesses and electrical components.
• Lay in and route wires on form boards, tying and lacing them and applying appropriate anti-chafe protection.
• Install solder shields, splices, daisy chains, and electronic components such as resistors, capacitors, and diodes.
• Solder connectors, contacts, and components.
• Complete forms and records related to assigned work.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and incentive compensation, which may include profit-sharing schemes.
• Retirement savings plan and opportunity to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid time off, including personal time and holidays.
• Paid parental leave program.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Upskilling and development opportunities through Airbus Leadership University, including access to more than 10,000 e-learning courses, certification and career-path development, accelerated development programs, and national and international mobility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed