Lead Aircraft Sheetmetal Technician (NHC)

Airbus•Columbus, MS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Lead Aircraft Sheetmetal Technician to join our New Helicopter Completions (NHC) team based in Columbus, MS. You will be part of the team to mentor, guide, and instruct technicians in the performance of progressive mechanical tasks in maintenance, cleaning, inspection, rework, customization and assembly of H125, H130, H135, H145, and H160 aircraft.

Requirements

Minimum eight (8) years of rotary aircraft experience, with two(2) of the eight (8) as a senior technician or equivalent
Helicopter maintenance experience
Airbus Helicopter airframe experience
Completion experience
Have clear understanding of Part 21 and Part 145 processes.
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English
Proficient in Microsoft Office Systems (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
Proficiency in SAP and MES systems used in Production of aircraft
Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.
Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
Must be a US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)

Nice To Haves

Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.

Responsibilities

Direct and provide structural/sheet metal support for new helicopter completions and deliveries, STC development, aircraft training fleet or demonstrations.
Perform and lead troubleshooting to diagnose malfunctioning systems and components to determine corrective action required to assure safety and airworthiness of aircraft.
Guide aircraft technicians and provide performance expectations within assigned area.
Control, assign personnel and monitor workflow according to schedules.
Ensure compliance with rules, regulations/company policies and procedures, such as but not limited to, FAA repair station, FOP/GOP, ISO, OSHA, etc...
Coordinate with engineering to ensure drawings, and work instructions are accurate as per aircraft configurations
Analyze work orders and drawings for granularity, accuracy and completeness, coordinate changes and improvements as necessary with the work prep department for continuous improvement.

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