Flightline Supervisor - Lead Aircraft Test & Production

Airbus Helicopters; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Paid time off

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Leadership development

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. in Columbus, MS seeks a Supervisor, Flightline to lead the Part 21 and Part 145 flightline teams for H125, H130, H135, H145 and H160 aircraft. You will plan, execute, and achieve flight test schedules across repair stations and production lines.

Required: bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus 10+ years rotary‑wing experience, strong FAA/FAR knowledge, and proven leadership. Travel about 10% domestically/internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum ten years of rotary‑wing technical experience.
• Proficiency in FAA and FAR regulations.
• Knowledge of state and federal safety and environmental regulations for this area.
• Preferred: 5 years Airbus experience and knowledge of H125/H130/H135/H145/H160 airframes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of 15–20 flight test technicians to meet schedules.
• Meet delivery schedules by coordinating with programs and other departments.
• Ensure technicians have tools, data and support to meet schedule and quality standards.
• Maintain compliance with FAA repair station, FOP/GOP, ISO, OSHA and other regulations.
• Conduct performance evaluations, assist hiring, and promote when appropriate.
• Ensure all work on Part 21 and Part 145 aircraft is complete and properly documented.
• Coordinate with programs, QA, and other departments for schedules, parts and tooling needs.
• Research tooling purchases and report needs to management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Flight test

FAA regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Aviation Maintenance Management (preferred)

Tools

Garmin

Microvibe

Helionix

Vision1000

Job description

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. in Columbus, MS seeks a Supervisor, Flightline to lead the Part 21 and Part 145 flightline teams for H125, H130, H135, H145 and H160 aircraft. You will plan, execute, and achieve flight test schedules across repair stations and production lines.

Required: bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus 10+ years rotary‑wing experience, strong FAA/FAR knowledge, and proven leadership. Travel about 10% domestically/internationally.