Senior Aircraft Technician - Sheetmetal (Retrofit) (Contract)

Airbus • Columbus, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Senior Aircraft Technician – Sheetmetal (Contract) to join our Retrofit 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 be part of the team to install Sheet metal parts and assemblies in aircraft; assure that installations are attached without endangering aircraft structure or systems operations and functions. 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

• Minimum of six (6) years of experience working on aircraft sheetmetal, preferably rotorcraft
• 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
• Authorized to Work in the U.S.
• This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth

Nice To Haves

• Current A&P license is a plus

Responsibilities

• Install Sheet metal parts and assemblies in aircraft
• assure that installations are attached without endangering aircraft structure or systems operations and functions
• Fitting and assembling skins, frames, and other components
• Work will consist of drilling, fitting, and riveting of the many sub-assemblies of the helicopter, including such items as tail booms and stabilizers
• Assist in the development of patterns or templates to simplify manufacturing processes and to assure proper dimensions

What This Job Offers

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