Senior Aircraft Electrical Technician (H145 FAL)

Airbus•Columbus, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is hiring a Senior Aircraft Electrical Technician for its H145 Final Assembly Line team in Columbus, Mississippi. The technician performs avionics work on assigned aircraft and parts, including fabrication, repair, and installation of aircraft parts; helicopter maintenance and repair; and support for helicopter-specific programs. Duties also include assembling, installing, repairing, or replacing aircraft electrical and electronic components and systems during aircraft manufacture, maintenance, or refurbishment, and performing component function checks. The role works closely with an assigned lead person to coordinate schedules, priorities, parts, supplies, tools, and special instructions. Work is performed from blueprints, sketches, vendor and service manuals, and other source data. The technician uses standard and specialized tools and equipment, ensures completed work meets FAA regulations, customer requirements, and company specifications, coordinates material and scheduling needs with other departments, and completes records related to assigned work. This is an onsite role. Airbus describes the Columbus location as its helicopter manufacturing and assembly site and North America Center of Excellence. Qualified new hires may be eligible for a signing bonus. Candidates must meet the stated U.S. Person requirement under ITAR.

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 to aircraft structure fabrication, repair, and modifications.
Ability to independently assess wiring issues and install components.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Familiarity with common aviation-type tooling.
Must qualify as a U.S. Person under the ITAR definition: U.S. citizen, green card holder, or person covered under an existing ITAR license.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including carrying and lifting up to 60 pounds, moving around aircraft and production areas, and using required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Rotorcraft avionics experience.

Responsibilities

Perform avionics work on assigned aircraft or parts.
Fabricate, repair, and install aircraft parts; maintain and repair helicopters; and support helicopter-specific programs.
Assemble, install, repair, or replace aircraft electrical and electronic components and systems during manufacture, maintenance, or refurbishment.
Perform function checks of components.
Maintain a close working relationship with the assigned lead person regarding schedules, priorities, availability of parts, supplies and tools, and special instructions.
Use 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 assignments.
Ensure completed work complies with FAA regulations, customer requirements, and company specifications.
Coordinate with departments regarding materials, supplies, equipment, and job schedules.
Complete forms and records related to assigned work.

Benefits

Signing bonus for qualified new hires.
Competitive base salary.
Incentive compensation, which may include profit-sharing schemes.
Retirement savings plan.
Ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Paid time off, including personal time and holidays.
Paid parental leave program.
Medical insurance, including traditional and high-deductible health plans.
Prescription coverage.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Upskilling and development opportunities through Leadership University, including access to more than 10,000 e-learning courses.
Opportunities to participate in accelerated development programs and national and international mobility.