Senior Aircraft Technician - MAR (Contract)
About The Position
Airbus Helicopters is looking for an experienced helicopter A&P mechanic to join our Maintenance & Repair (MAR) team based in Grand Prairie, TX. 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. Your duties will consists of performing detailed inspections, assemblies, installations, repairs or replacements of aircraft components and systems, maintenance or refurbishing of aircraft and function checking of components. Meet the team: From building to servicing the next generation of aerospace, our team focuses on quality, productivity and efficiency. We ensure the highest quality of care and safety is built into each aircraft we assemble and maintain. Our team members make it happen. Your working environment: A suburb just outside the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area is home to Airbus Helicopters U.S. regional headquarters, where we have more than 1,000 employees. Check out one of the seven professional sports teams that also call Dallas home - you may even see a special, custom Airbus helicopter dedicated to the Dallas Cowboys flying during home games. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking. Your challenges: Perform detailed inspections, assembly, installation, repair, replacement, adjustment, and alignment of parts and components. Conduct operational checks of complete systems to verify proper functioning of components and systems. Perform troubleshooting to diagnose malfunction or failures on the following aircraft systems: aircraft equipment furnishings, fire protection, fuel system, hydraulics, landing gear, doors, fuselage, stabilizer, rotor systems, power plant and engine controls. Participate in flight tests on aircraft and log work to be performed, as required. Interface with customer for delivery; prepare for delivery inspection and any problems customer may discover.
Requirements
- Minimum six (6) years of aviation maintenance experience. Some experience MUST be on helicopters.
- Current FAA A&P license OR the ability to qualify for a Repairman Certificate.(Repairman Certificate requires 18 months of maintenance experience on Airbus manufactured helicopters).
- General knowledge of standard practices and troubleshooting methods.
- US Person under ITAR definition required (FOR EXAMPLE: U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)
Nice To Haves
- Safran Turbomeca engine experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Perform detailed inspections, assembly, installation, repair, replacement, adjustment, and alignment of parts and components.
- Conduct operational checks of complete systems to verify proper functioning of components and systems.
- Perform troubleshooting to diagnose malfunction or failures on the following aircraft systems: aircraft equipment furnishings, fire protection, fuel system, hydraulics, landing gear, doors, fuselage, stabilizer, rotor systems, power plant and engine controls.
- Participate in flight tests on aircraft and log work to be performed, as required.
- Interface with customer for delivery; prepare for delivery inspection and any problems customer may discover.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
