Senior Aircraft Electrical Technician (H145 FAL)

Airbus•Columbus, MS

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is hiring a Senior Aircraft Electrical Technician for its H145 Final Assembly Line team in Columbus, Mississippi. The role performs avionics work on assigned aircraft or parts, including fabrication, repair, and installation of aircraft parts; helicopter maintenance and repair; and support for helicopter-specific programs. It also involves assembling, installing, repairing, or replacing aircraft electrical and electronic components and systems during aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, or refurbishment, and function-checking components. The technician works closely with an assigned lead person on 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 hand tools, power equipment, measuring devices, and test equipment, and ensures completed work complies with FAA regulations, customer requirements, and company specifications. The role coordinates with other departments on materials, supplies, equipment, and schedules and completes records for assigned work. This is an onsite position at Airbus Helicopters’ Columbus facility. The job requires a U.S. Person under the ITAR definition and awareness of compliance risks, with a commitment to integrity.

Requirements

At least six years of experience working on aircraft avionics; rotorcraft experience is preferred.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and diagrams and apply standard shop practices in aircraft structure fabrication, repair, and modification.
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 the company’s existing ITAR license.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including carrying and lifting up to 60 pounds, bending, stooping, squatting, moving freely around aircraft and parts, and working in areas with chemical and fume exposure.
Ability to travel independently and on short notice several times yearly.
Use required personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators or masks, and protective gloves as required by the site or customer site.

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 in aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, or refurbishment.
Perform function checks of components.
Maintain a close working relationship with the assigned lead person regarding schedules, priorities, parts, supplies, 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.
Ensure completed work complies with FAA regulations, customer requirements, and company specifications.
Coordinate with other 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.
Unlimited access to more than 10,000 e-learning courses.
Opportunities for certifications, career development, accelerated development programs, and national and international mobility.