Senior Aircraft Sheetmetal Technician - NHC (Contract)

Airbus • Columbus, MS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Senior Aircraft Sheetmetal Technician to join our New Helicopter Completions team based in Columbus, MS. You will be part of the team to perform work on assigned aircraft, assemblies, and parts in sheet metal area. This position is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.

Requirements

• Minimum of six (6) years related experience; some experience may be substituted for education normally acquired in the attainment of an A&P license or a degree directly related to aircraft sheet metal or composite.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and diagrams, and apply standard shop practices in the fabrication and repair modifications of aircraft structures and repairs.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Must be a US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)

Nice To Haves

• Current Airframe or Powerplant license is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform work on assigned aircraft, assemblies, and parts in sheet metal area.
• Read detailed plans and diagrams and inspect and measure parts prior to assembly, making sure parts are free of defects and are the right size.
• Install Sheet metal parts and assemblies in aircraft; assure that installations are attached without endangering aircraft structure or systems operations and functions.
• Fitting and assembling skins, frames, and other components.
• Drilling, fitting, and riveting of the many sub-assemblies of the helicopter, including such items as tail booms and stabilizers.
• Work with inspectors to run tests to determine whether the parts are assembled properly.

Benefits

• Airbus provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Airbus without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status.
• In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location in which the company has facilities.
• Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed