Aircraft Technician A Avionics - Retrofit (Contract)

Airbus Helicopters; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters is looking for an Aircraft Technician A – Avionics to join their Retrofit team in Columbus, MS. This contract role involves assembly, installation, and repair of aircraft electronic components and systems.

Qualified candidates will have at least four years of avionics experience, be able to interpret blueprints, and possess strong communication skills. The position requires on-site presence with physical demands like lifting up to 30 lbs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of experience working on avionics in aircraft, preferably rotorcraft.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, diagrams for fabrication and repair.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly, installation, repair, or replacement of aircraft electrical/electronic components.
• Install electrical harnesses and sub-assemblies, ensuring safe installations.
• Work from blueprints to obtain specifications and alignments.

Skills

Avionics expertise

Blueprint interpretation

Effective communication

Job description

Position

Airbus Helicopters is seeking an Aircraft Technician A – Avionics for the Retrofit team in Columbus, MS. This is a contract position.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly, installation, repair or replacement of aircraft electrical/electronic components and systems in aircraft manufacturing.
• Install electrical harnesses and sub‑assemblies: identify wire and coax cable, clamp, bundle, mount, route, strip, splice and solder, terminate.
• Ensure installations do not endanger aircraft structure or system operation.
• Work from blueprints, sketches, vendor and service manuals to obtain dimensions, locations, alignment, tolerances and other specification requirements.
• Use standard and specialized hand tools, power equipment, measuring devices and test equipment to complete assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience working on avionics in aircraft, preferably rotorcraft.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, diagrams and apply standard shop practices for fabrication and repair of aircraft structures.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.

Physical Requirements

• Onsite: 95% presence required.
• Vision, hearing, speaking, and hearing protection sufficient for all working conditions.
• Operate personal computer, telephone and other office equipment; handle production tools including hydraulic lifts.
• Carry, lift, push or pull items up to 30 lbs (14 kg). Sit for long periods; stand, squat or kneel when required.
• Travel independently on short notice and walk within office or production areas.
• PPE: Safety shoes, glasses, hearing protection, respirators/masks and/or gloves as required.

Citizenship

• US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or ITAR license holder).

Employment Details

• Agency / Temporary
• Professional experience level
• On‑site remote type: On‑site
• Job family: Systems Installation

This job requires awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to integrity.

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