MS - Flight Line Senior Aircraft Technician

Airbus • Columbus, MS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is seeking a Flightline Senior Aircraft Technician for its Flightline team in Columbus, Mississippi. The role performs detailed assembly, installation, repair, replacement, adjustment, and alignment of aircraft parts and components, along with operational checks of complete systems. The technician diagnoses malfunctions and failures and makes necessary adjustments, repairs, or replacements.

The position focuses on aircraft build-up and testing (70%), system troubleshooting (20%), and compliance (10%). Troubleshooting covers aircraft equipment and furnishings, fire protection, fuel systems, hydraulics, landing gear, doors, fuselage, stabilizer, rotor systems, power plant, and engine controls. Work must comply with FAA regulations, customer requirements, company specifications, and applicable safety and environmental rules; the technician also completes records for assigned work.

The position is based onsite at Airbus Helicopters’ Columbus, Mississippi facility, which includes helicopter manufacturing and assembly lines. Travel is 10% domestic and international. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. Person requirement under ITAR. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least six years of aviation maintenance experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least six years of aviation maintenance experience.
• Must be a U.S. Person under the ITAR definition: a U.S. citizen, green card holder, or person covered under Airbus’s existing ITAR license.
• Ability to travel independently and at short notice.
• Ability to meet the described physical requirements, including carrying and lifting items up to 30 lbs/14 kg and operating tools and equipment.
• Use required personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators or masks, and protective gloves as required by the site or customer site.

Nice To Haves

• Flight Line experience.
• Helicopter maintenance experience.
• Airbus Helicopter airframe experience.
• Safran Turbomeca engine experience.
• FAA A&P license.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed assembly, installation, repair, replacement, adjustment, and alignment of aircraft parts and components.
• Conduct operational checks of complete systems to verify that components and systems function properly.
• Troubleshoot aircraft systems to diagnose malfunctions or failures, including aircraft equipment and furnishings, fire protection, fuel systems, hydraulics, landing gear, doors, fuselage, stabilizer, rotor systems, power plant, and engine controls.
• Ensure completed work complies with FAA regulations, customer requirements, and company specifications.
• Follow OSHA, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Complete forms and records related to assigned work.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and incentive compensation, which may include profit-sharing schemes.
• Retirement savings plan and ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid time off, including personal time and holidays.
• Paid parental leave program.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and other supplemental benefit coverage.
• Upskilling and development opportunities through Airbus Leadership University, including access to more than 10,000 e-learning courses, certifications, career development, accelerated development programmes, and national and international mobility.
• Relocation assistance for qualified positions.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED