Aircraft Technician A Avionics - Retrofit (Contract)

Airbus • Columbus, MS

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is looking for an Aircraft Technician A - Avionics to join our Retrofit team based in Columbus, MS. You will perform work on assigned aircraft or parts in the avionic function. Tasks include fabrication, repair, and installation of aircraft parts, maintenance and repair of helicopters and support of helicopter specific programs. THIS IS A CONTRACT POSITION

Requirements

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience working on avionics in aircraft, preferably rotorcraft.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English
• US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)
• Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Nice To Haves

• preferably rotorcraft

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly, installation, repair or replacement of aircraft electrical/electronic components and systems in the manufacturing of aircraft.
• Install electrical harness and sub-assemblies in aircraft by performing, but not limited to, the following activities: basic identification of wire and coax cable, clamping, bundling, mounting, routing, stripping, splicing's, soldering, termination.
• Assure that installations are attached without endangering aircraft structure or systems operation and function.
• 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.

Benefits

• Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

What This Job Offers

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