Aircraft Sheetmetal Technician – Final Assembly Specialist

Airbus; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Profit sharing eligibility

ESOP

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. in Columbus, MS is seeking an Aircraft Sheetmetal Technician to join the final assembly line team. You will perform sheetmetal related work on assigned aircraft or parts.

This role requires critical accuracy and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced aerospace environment. The team focuses on quality, productivity, and efficiency, producing UH-72A Lakota for the U.S. Army and H-125 aircraft for civil customers on site in Columbus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years related aviation experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical blueprints and drawings.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• A current A&P license is preferred but NOT required.

Responsibilities

• Perform layout of sheet metal parts by measuring and scribing for cutting and forming operations.
• Cut raw materials allowing for bend requirements, flanges, and crimping.
• Provide nesting arrangements for cutting the maximum number of parts from standard size metal sheets.
• Prepare patterns and/or templates to simplify manufacturing processes and ensure proper dimensions.
• Install sheet metal parts and assemblies in aircraft; ensure installations do not compromise structure or systems.

Skills

Sheetmetal

Aviation experience

Blueprint reading

English proficiency

Job description

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. in Columbus, MS is seeking an Aircraft Sheetmetal Technician to join the final assembly line team. You will perform sheetmetal related work on assigned aircraft or parts.

This role requires critical accuracy and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced aerospace environment. The team focuses on quality, productivity, and efficiency, producing UH-72A Lakota for the U.S. Army and H-125 aircraft for civil customers on site in Columbus.