DCR Aircraft Technician B

Airbus•Grand Prairie, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs assigned work in support of the Dynamic Component Shop. The technician overhauls aircraft components by disassembling, cleaning, reworking, inspecting for continued airworthiness, and assembling parts for repair or overhaul. The role requires using maintenance manuals to determine rework limitations, proper cleaning methods, and component disassembly procedures. The technician records labor hours, defects, and payroll-related labor efforts using computers or tablets. The position also includes daily tool inventory, reporting missing items, checking calibration currency, and keeping the work area free of foreign object debris. The technician prepares status reports on reparable or scrapped parts and requests repair actions from the appropriate design office through Webtek or other programs. This is an on-site position, with the posting indicating 90% onsite work. Technicians must understand technical data related to gearbox maintenance and ask a lead technician or assigned trainer for clarification before taking actions that could damage equipment or cause injury. The role may require domestic and international travel of less than 10%, including independent, short-notice travel once or twice a year. Required personal protective equipment may include safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators or masks, and protective gloves, depending on site or customer requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of two years of related experience; some experience may be substituted for education normally acquired in attaining an A&P certificate.
Read, write, and understand English.
Communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
Current authorization to work in the United States.
Ability to read and understand technical data related to gearbox maintenance.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including carrying and lifting items up to 30 lb/14 kg, standing and walking in office and production areas, and using some production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
Ability to travel independently and at short notice.

Nice To Haves

Some trade school education.
An A&P certificate is desirable.
FAA Airframe Certificate or equivalent.
French or German bilingual ability.
Competence in Microsoft Office systems such as Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

Disassemble components.
Clean aircraft parts.
Rework parts for the overhaul process.
Inspect parts for continued airworthiness.
Assemble parts for repair or overhaul.
Use electronic or paper maintenance manuals to determine rework limitations, proper cleaning methods, and component disassembly procedures.
Record labor hours against service orders.
Document defects identified during disassembly, cleaning, and rework.
Document labor efforts for payroll requirements.
Inventory the toolbox daily, report missing items, and verify that calibrations are current.
Keep the work area free of foreign object debris.
Prepare reports on the status of reparable or scrapped parts.
Request repair actions from the appropriate design office using Webtek or other programs.
Ask a lead technician or assigned trainer for clarification when technical data or assigned tasks are not understood before taking potentially damaging or unsafe action.
Perform other duties as assigned.