Sr. Aircraft Tech - Sheetmetal (MAR/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.

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.

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

Benefits

• 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.
• Compliance with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location in which the company has facilities.
• Prohibition of 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.
• Commitment to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment.
• Welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
• Commitment to equal opportunities for all.
• Will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process.

What This Job Offers

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