Aircraft Electrical Technician A (Backshop)

Airbus • Columbus, MS

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is hiring an Aircraft Electrical Technician for its Back Shop team in Columbus, Mississippi. The technician performs manual or automatic operations involved in manufacturing electronic boards and applies basic electrical installation techniques and procedures. The role includes fabricating wire harnesses and electrical components by following detailed plans, diagrams, and standards; routing and securing wires; installing protective materials and electronic components; soldering; and completing work records. The position is onsite and requires at least four years of aircraft electrical or related experience, familiarity with common aviation tooling, and the ability to communicate in English. Candidates must meet the U.S. Person requirement under ITAR. The job requires awareness of compliance risks and a commitment to integrity.

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 be a U.S. Person under the ITAR definition: a U.S. citizen, green card holder, or person covered under Airbus’s existing ITAR license.
• Must be able to see the full spectrum of color and read computer screens, electronic equipment screens, documents, reports, and engineering drawings.
• Must be able to hear conversations and production-floor sounds, including safety warnings or alarms, and to speak and communicate in conversations and meetings.
• Ability to operate office and personal electronic equipment and some tools, including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
• Ability to carry and lift documents, tools, drawings, and electronic equipment weighing up to 30 lbs (14 kg).
• Ability to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools; sit for extended periods; squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items; stand; and walk through office and production areas, including on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to travel independently and at short notice.
• Required personal protective equipment includes safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators or masks, and/or protective gloves as required by the site or customer site.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Apply basic electrical installation techniques and procedures.
• Read and follow detailed plans, diagrams, and standards when fabricating wire harnesses and electrical components.
• Route wires on form boards, tie and lace them, and apply 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 ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid time off, including personal time and holidays, and a paid parental leave program.
• Medical insurance, including traditional and high-deductible health plans; prescription coverage; dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP); and supplemental benefit coverage.
• Upskilling and development opportunities through Airbus Leadership University, including access to more than 10,000 e-learning courses, certifications, 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