Senior Aircraft Technician - Mechanical (NHC)

Airbus•Columbus, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Senior Aircraft Technician (Mechanical) to join our New Helicopter Completions (NHC) 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.

Requirements

Minimum of six (6) years of experience as aviation mechanic.
Helicopter maintenance experience
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
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.
US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)
Ability to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
Ability to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
Ability to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
Ability to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
Ability to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
Ability to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 50lbs/23kgs.
Ability to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
Able to push/pull aircraft with ground wheels on a daily basis.
Able to turn rotors by hand on a daily basis.
Able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.
Able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
Able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
Able to travel independently and at short notice.
Must be able to fly in the aircraft on a daily basis.
Able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.

Nice To Haves

An A&P license is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide aircraft maintenance support for new helicopter completions and deliveries, STC development, aircraft training fleet and demonstrations.
Perform detailed assembly, installation, repair, replacement, adjustment, and alignment of parts and components.
Perform troubleshooting to diagnose malfunctioning systems and components to determine corrective action required to assure safety and airworthiness of aircraft.
Conduct applicable airframe calendar/hourly inspections, hidden damage inspections of airframe structures and sub-assemblies.
Perform aircraft disassembly and reassembly as required for aircraft movement, may include loading/offloading aircraft to/from trailer.
Perform track and balancing of rotor systems and vibration analysis.

Benefits

Competitive base salary
incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
retirement savings plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Paid time off including personal time
holidays
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”)
other supplemental benefit coverages
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