Lead Aircraft Technician - H125 FAL

Airbus•Columbus, MS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Lead Aircraft Technician to join our H125 FAL team based in Columbus, MS. You will be part of the team to lead assigned sections and performs assigned work in support of the aircraft production line. This position is responsible for the execution of all activity within assigned area. Delegates and performs inspection of delegated work. Drives work performance of the technicians in the assigned area to ensure schedule and hour’s goals are met. Raises issues and communicates/works to resolve daily challenges with all other departments.

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
Assesses aircraft status and prioritize people to meet schedule.
Evaluates lower level technician capabilities.
Inspects work of lower level technician and identifies discrepancies.
Determine usability of parts and material.
Make complex decisions as it relates to aircraft installations.
Onsite: 90%
Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
Daily 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.
Daily Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
Daily 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.
Daily Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
Daily Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
Daily Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
Daily Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.
Daily Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
Daily Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
Daily Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Once or Twice per year
Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site
Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.
Must be a US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)

Responsibilities

Assist with planning and prioritize the workload of the assigned section to ensure on time delivery of aircraft according with the delivery schedules.
Assess schedule dates taking into account parts, technician availability and collaborate with the supervisor accordingly.
Control, assign workforce and monitor workflow according to schedules.
Assist supervisor in drumbeating the section activity in order to reach (OTD) On Time Delivery.
Provide Technical Expertise and Recommendations in support of all aircraft installations.
Perform electrical and mechanical aircraft work.
Inspect completed electrical and mechanical work.
Use and interpret various forms of Aircraft Documentation in order to complete electrical work.

Benefits

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