Senior Aircraft Technician - MAR (Contract)

Airbus • Grand Prairie, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is looking for an experienced helicopter A&P mechanic to join our Maintenance & Repair (MAR) team based in Grand Prairie, TX. 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. Your duties will consist of performing detailed inspections, assemblies, installations, repairs or replacements of aircraft components and systems, maintenance or refurbishing of aircraft and function checking of components.

Requirements

• Minimum six (6) years of aviation maintenance experience.
• Some experience MUST be on helicopters.
• Current FAA A&P license OR the ability to qualify for a Repairman Certificate.(Repairman Certificate requires 18 months of maintenance experience on Airbus manufactured helicopters).
• General knowledge of standard practices and troubleshooting methods.
• US Person under ITAR definition required (FOR EXAMPLE : U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)

Nice To Haves

• Safran Turbomeca engine experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections, assembly, installation, repair, replacement, adjustment, and alignment of parts and components.
• 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.
• 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

• Airbus provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Airbus without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status.
• In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location in which the company has facilities.
• Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status.

What This Job Offers

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