SkillBridge - Senior Aircraft Electrical Technician

Airbus • Columbus, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Senior Aircraft Electrical Technician to join our H145 FAL team based in Columbus, MS. You will be part of the team to perform work as Electrical installer in the build-up and fabrication, repair, replacement of aircraft electrical/electronic components and systems in the manufacture, maintenance or refurbishing of aircraft and function check of components to verify proper functioning of components and systems. Airbus is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner (per DoDI 1322.29). This 180-day program allows transitioning service members to leverage their military technical expertise in a high-precision aerospace environment.

Requirements

• Minimum six (6) years of aviation electrical experience.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)
• Able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings, able to see and read wire numbers.
• 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.
• Able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
• Able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
• Able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 60lbs/27kgs.
• Able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 60lbs/27kgs.
• Able to push and pull equipment and tools.
• Able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and squat.
• Must be able to move about freely in areas with moving aircraft and parts; work in areas where exposure to chemicals and fumes will occur.
• Able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
• Able to travel independently and at short notice. Several times yearly.
• Able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
• 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
• Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Nice To Haves

• Current A&P license is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Apply the basic techniques and procedures of electrical installation.
• Read and follow detailed plans, diagrams and different standards in the fabrication of wire harnesses and electrical components.
• Lay-in route wires in aircraft, tying, lacing and apply appropriate anti-chaff protection.
• Install solder shields, splices, daisy chains and different electronic components such as resistors, capacitors and diodes etc...

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 coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 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

What This Job Offers

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