Aircraft Technician A - Flightline

Airbus•Columbus, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is looking for an Aircraft Technician A - Flightline to join our Flight Line team based in Columbus, MS. You will be part of the team to perform basic assembly, installation, repair or replacement of aircraft components and systems in the manufacture, maintenance or refurbishing of aircraft and function check of components. Assist with operational checks of complete systems to verify proper functioning of components and systems. Assist in the diagnosis of malfunctions or failures and make adjustments, repairs or replacements of parts or components.

Requirements

H/S diploma or equivalent.
Minimum Four (4) years or more aviation maintenance experience.
10% Domestic and International travel.
Background in aviation maintenance.
Citizenship: US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license).
Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily.
Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 60lbs/27kgs. Daily.
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Daily.
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer. Weekly.
Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Daily.
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor. Daily.
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. As needed as required.
Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Daily.
Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site.
Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Responsibilities

Perform basic assembly, installation, repair or replacement of aircraft components and systems in the manufacture, maintenance or refurbishing of aircraft.
Function check of components.
Assist with operational checks of complete systems to verify proper functioning of components and systems.
Assist in the diagnosis of malfunctions or failures and make adjustments, repairs or replacements of parts or components.

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
Retirement savings plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Paid time off including personal time
Holidays
Generous paid parental leave program
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University
Unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path
Opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes
National and international mobility
Relocation assistance for qualified positions