Sr. Aircraft Technician - Sheetmetal (MAR/RETRO)

Airbus • Columbus, MS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Senior Aircraft Technician – Sheetmetal to join our MAR/Retro team based in Columbus, MS. 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. without current or future need for visa sponsorship

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

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