Senior Aircraft Technician - Paint (Contract)

Airbus • Columbus, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Senior Aircraft Technician - Paint to join our team based in Columbus, MS. 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. You will perform work to support painting, touch-up and detail parts activities. Tasks included are preparation for paint, painting and post paint inspection.

Requirements

• 6 years of experience in automotive or aviation paint.
• Solid understanding of paint/prep practices.
• Ability to read and interpret sketches and diagrams and apply standard shop practices.
• Ability to train lower level employees.
• Must be proficient in body work and painting with basecoat/clear coat systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English
• Able to use all tools and equipment used in the paint department.
• Able to lift up to 60 lbs. if necessary.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and use ladders as necessary to complete the tasks.
• Must be able to travel offsite for customer work requirements.
• Able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
• Able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
• Able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
• Able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts, paint guns, sanders, buffers, etc.
• Able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 60lbs/27kgs.
• Able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 60lbs/27kgs.
• Able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
• Able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving or to accomplish painting or aircraft.
• Able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
• Able to travel independently and at short notice.
• Able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
• US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)

Nice To Haves

• This position is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform preparation for painting to include; repairs, sanding, taping and surface preparation.
• Perform initial inspection of components and parts to ensure all defects are noted prior to painting.
• Perform stripe layout as specified by customer.
• Use a variety of standard and specialized hand tools, power equipment and measuring devices and test equipment.
• Assure that completed work complies with FAA regulations, customer requirements and company specifications.
• Support and train other employees with technical knowledge and skills.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

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