Senior Aircraft Technician (Mechanical)
About The Position
Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Senior Aircraft Technician ( Mechanical ) to join our Maintenance & Repair (MAR) team in Grand Prairie, TX . You will be part of a small team that p erforms detailed inspection, assembly, installation, repair or replacement of aircraft components and systems, maintenance or refurbishing of aircraft and function check 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. How we care for you: Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program. Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages. Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility. 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
- Minimum of six (6) years of aviation maintenance experience.
- Current A&P license OR 18 months of maintenance experience on Airbus manufactured helicopters.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English
- US Person under ITAR definition ( FOR EXAMPLE: U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)
Nice To Haves
- Helicopter maintenance experience
- Airbus Helicopter airframe experience
- Safran Turbomeca engine experience are HIGHLY desirable.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Assure that completed work complies with FAA regulations, customer requirements, and company specifications.
- Follow all OSHA, safety and environmental regulations.
- Complete forms and records pertaining to completion of assigned work.
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
- Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
- Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
- Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.
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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
