Aircraft Technician A - Mechanical (NHC)

Airbus•Columbus, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is looking for an Aircraft Technician A (Mechanical) to join our New Helicopter Completions team based in Columbus, MS. You will be part of the team to assist in various mechanical tasks including: engine and gearbox installs, flight control installs, and basic airframe assembly as well as day-to-day operations and organization.

Requirements

Minimum of four years related experience; some experience may be substituted for education normally acquired in the attainment of an A & P license or a degree.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, diagrams and technical instructions
Must be able to move about in cramped and awkward positions to perform tasks.
Must be able to move about freely in areas with moving aircraft and parts
Must be able to handle heavy components and work in areas where exposure to chemicals and fumes will occur.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English
US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)

Responsibilities

Assist in Aircraft Assembly: 80%
Read and interpret drawings, workbooks, and other technical data
Prep aircraft and components for assembly
Assemble prepped aircraft and components
Clean area and components after assembly
Support functions: 20%
Assist the department with consumables management
Assist the department with PPE management
All other duties assigned by the Manager

Benefits

Competitive base salary
incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
retirement savings plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Paid time off
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”)
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