Senior Aircraft Technician - Mechanical (NHC) (Contract)

Airbus • Columbus, MS

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Senior Aircraft Technician – Mechanical to join our New Helicopter Completions team based in Columbus, MS . You will be part of the team to perform detailed inspection, assembly, installation, repair or replacement of aircraft components and systems, maintenance or refurbishing of aircraft and function check of components. Conduct operational checks of complete systems to verify proper functioning of components and systems. Diagnose malfunctions or failures and make adjustments, repairs or replacements of parts or 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: On the eastern border of Mississippi you’ll find Columbus, home to our Helicopter manufacturing and assembly lines and Center of Excellence for the entire North America region. It’s here that we produce the UH-72A Lakota Helicopters for the U.S. Army in addition to the H-125 aircraft for civil and commercial customers. 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.

Requirements

• Six (6) years of aviation maintenance experience
• Helicopter maintenance experience
• 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
• Onsite: 98%
• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings, able to see and read wire numbers.
• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copier, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 60lbs.
• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 60lbs.
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull equipment and tools.
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time at the aircraft, at backshop equipment, in meetings, working on computer.
• Squatting / Kneeling: 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.
• Standing: able to stand at the aircraft to perform work, for discussions in offices or on production floor.
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
• Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
• Personal Protective Equipment required: 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

Nice To Haves

• Current FAA A&P license is strongly preferred
• Current A&P license is a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspection, assembly, installation, repair or replacement of aircraft components and systems
• Maintenance or refurbishing of aircraft and function check of components
• Conduct operational checks of complete systems to verify proper functioning of components and systems
• Diagnose malfunctions or failures and make adjustments, repairs or replacements of parts or components

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees