Lead Aircraft Technician - H125 FAL

Airbus; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. in Columbus, MS, is seeking a Lead Aircraft Technician to lead sections of the H125 FAL, driving performance to meet production schedules. You will inspect, perform electrical and mechanical work, and coordinate with other departments to resolve daily challenges.

Minimum eight years in rotary aircraft, including two years as a senior technician, is required. This on-site role offers direct-hire employment, opportunities to mentor technicians, and involvement in

Qualifications

• Minimum eight (8) years of rotary aircraft experience, with two (2) of the eight as a senior technician or equivalent helicopter maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan workloads for the assigned section to ensure on-time delivery.
• Assess schedule dates considering parts and technician availability; coordinate with supervisor.
• Control, assign, and monitor workforce to meet schedules and OTD targets.
• Provide technical expertise and recommendations for aircraft installations.
• Perform electrical and mechanical aircraft work and inspect completed work.
• Interpret Aircraft Documentation to complete electrical work.

Skills

Rotary aircraft experience

Senior technician

Job description

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Job Description:

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Lead Aircraft Technician to join our H125 FAL team based in Columbus, MS. You will be part of the team to lead assigned sections and performs assigned work in support of the aircraft production line. This position is responsible for the execution of all activity within assigned area. Delegates and performs inspection of delegated work. Drives work performance of the technicians in the assigned area to ensure schedule and hour’s goals are met. Raises issues and communicates/works to resolve daily challenges with all other departments.

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.

How we care for you:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

Your challenges:

Assist with planning and prioritize the workload of the assigned section to ensure on time delivery of aircraft according with the delivery schedules. Assess schedule dates taking into account parts, technician availability and collaborate with the supervisor accordingly. Control, assign workforce and monitor workflow according to schedules. Assist supervisor in drumbeating the section activity in order to reach (OTD) On Time Delivery. Provide Technical Expertise and Recommendations in support of all aircraft installations. Perform electrical and mechanical aircraft work. Inspect completed electrical and mechanical work. Use and interpret various forms of Aircraft Documentation in order to complete electrical work.

Your boarding pass:

Minimum eight (8) years of rotary aircraft experience, with two(2) of the eight (8) as a senior technician or equivalent Helicopter maintenance experience Assesses aircraft status and prioritize people to meet schedule. Evaluates lower level technician capabilities. Inspects work of lower level technician and identifies discrepancies. Determine usability of parts and material. Make complex decisions as it relates to aircraft installations.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.

Physical Requirements:

• Onsite: 90% Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
• Daily Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
• Daily Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
• Daily Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
• Daily Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• Daily Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• Daily Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
• Daily Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.
• Daily Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
• Daily Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
• Daily Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Once or Twice per year Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.

Daily Personal Protective Equipment required:

Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Citizenship:

Must be a US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)

Company:

Airbus Helicopters, Inc.

Employment Type:

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment 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. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Airbus expressly prohibits 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. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

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