DCR Aircraft Technician B

Airbus•Grand Prairie, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs assigned work in support of the Dynamic Component Shop, including disassembly, cleaning, rework, inspection, and assembly of aircraft components for repair or overhaul. Uses technical manuals to determine rework limitations, cleaning methods, and disassembly procedures. Records labor hours, defects, and payroll-related labor efforts using computers or tablets. Maintains tool control by taking daily tool inventory, reporting missing items, verifying calibrations, and keeping the work area free of foreign objects. The role requires technicians to read and understand technical data for the gearbox under maintenance and to seek guidance from a lead technician or assigned trainer when instructions are unclear before taking action that could damage equipment or cause injury. The position is onsite, with less than 10% domestic and international travel required. It reports to the Manager, DCR and has no direct reports.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of related experience; some experience may be substituted for education normally acquired in obtaining an A&P certificate.
Ability to read, write, and understand English.
Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
Ability to read and understand technical data related to the gearbox being maintained, and to ask a lead technician or assigned trainer for clarification before acting when instructions are not understood.
Current authorization to work in the United States.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including lifting and carrying items up to 30 lb/14 kg and performing work-related standing, walking, sitting, squatting, or kneeling.

Nice To Haves

Some trade school education.
FAA Airframe Certificate or equivalent; an A&P certificate is desirable.
Bilingual French or German.
Competence with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

Disassemble components; clean aircraft parts; rework parts for overhaul; inspect parts for continued airworthiness; and assemble parts for repair or overhaul.
Refer to electronic or paper manuals to identify rework limitations, proper cleaning methods, and component disassembly instructions.
Use computers or tablets to record labor hours against service orders, document defects found during disassembly, cleaning, and rework, and record labor efforts for payroll requirements.
Inventory the toolbox daily, report missing items, verify calibrations are current, and keep the area free of foreign objects.
Prepare reports on the status of reparable or scrapped parts.
Request repair actions from the appropriate design office using Webtek or other programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.