Senior Aircraft Avionics Technician - NHC (Contract)

Airbus • Columbus, MS

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is seeking a Senior Aircraft Avionics Technician for its New Helicopter Completions team in Columbus, Mississippi. The technician performs assembly, installation, repair, or replacement of aircraft electrical and electronic components and systems in aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, or refurbishment, and function-checks components. This is an agency/temporary contract assignment with no specified duration; it may be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a third-party vendor and assigned to Airbus in America. The position is onsite.

The technician works closely with an assigned lead person to coordinate schedules, priorities, parts, supplies, tools, and special instructions. Work is performed using blueprints, sketches, vendor and service manuals, and other source data, and must comply with FAA regulations, customer requirements, and company specifications. The role requires working in aircraft and production areas, where moving aircraft and parts, chemicals, and fumes may be present. Required personal protective equipment includes safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators or masks, and protective gloves as required by the site or customer site.

Applicants must be able to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. Airbus identifies the role as part of its Systems Installation job family and as a professional-level position.

Requirements

• At least six years of experience working on aircraft avionics, preferably rotorcraft.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and diagrams, and apply standard shop practices in fabricating and repairing or modifying aircraft structures and repairs.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to work in the United States without current or future need for visa sponsorship.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including carrying and lifting up to 60 pounds, working around moving aircraft and parts, and exposure to chemicals and fumes.
• Ability to travel independently and at short notice.

Nice To Haves

• A current A&P license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a close working relationship with the assigned lead person regarding schedules, priorities, availability of parts, supplies and tools, and special instructions.
• Perform work from blueprints, sketches, vendor and service manuals, and other source data to determine dimensions, locations, alignment, tolerances, and other specifications.
• Use standard and specialized hand tools, power equipment, measuring devices, and test equipment to complete work assignments.
• Assemble, install, repair, or replace aircraft electrical and electronic components and systems, and function-check components.
• Ensure completed work complies with FAA regulations, customer requirements, and company specifications.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed