MS - Flight Line Senior Aircraft Technician

Airbus Helicopters; Columbus (MS); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Airbus Helicopters is seeking a Senior Flightline Aircraft Technician for our Columbus, MS team. You will perform detailed assembly, installation, and testing of aircraft components, diagnose malfunctions, and ensure compliance with FAA regulations and company standards.

The role requires a minimum of six years of aviation maintenance experience, a high school diploma, and preferred Airbus helicopter airframe exposure with FAA A&P licensure. On-site in Columbus with travel as needed.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum six (6) years of aviation maintenance experience.
• Preferred licensure/certifications (e.g., FAA A&P) and Airbus/Helicopter airframe experience.

Responsabilidades

• Perform detailed assembly, installation, repair or replacement of aircraft components and systems.
• Conduct operational checks to verify proper functioning of components and systems.
• Diagnose malfunctions and perform adjustments or replacements as needed.
• Comply with FAA regulations, customer requirements, and company specifications.

Conocimientos

Aviation maintenance

Electrical/Mechanical troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

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Job Description

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Flightline Senior Aircraft Technician to join our Flightline team based in Columbus, MS.

You will be responsible for performing detailed assembly, installation, repair or replacement of aircraft components and systems in the manufacture, maintenance or refurbishing of aircraft and function check of components. Conduct operational checks of complete systems to verify proper functioning of components and systems. Diagnose malfunctions or failures and make adjustments, repairs or replacements of parts or components.

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.

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

• Aircraft Build-Up/Testing: 70%
• Perform detailed assembly, installation, repair, replacement, adjustment, and alignment of parts and components
• Conduct operational checks of complete systems to verify proper functioning of components and systems.
• System Troubleshooting: 20%
• Perform troubleshooting to diagnose malfunction or failures on the following aircraft systems: aircraft equipment furnishings, fire protection, fuel system, hydraulics, landing gear, doors, fuselage, stabilizer, rotor systems, power plant and engine controls.
• Compliance: 10%
• Assure that completed work complies with FAA regulations, customer requirements, and company specifications.
• Follow all OSHA, safety and environmental regulations.
• Complete forms and records pertaining to completion of assigned work.

Your boarding pass

Education

• Education

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Required

• Minimum six (6) years of aviation maintenance experience

Preferred

• Flight Line experience
• Helicopter maintenance experience
• Airbus Helicopter airframe experience
• Safran Turbomeca engine experience
• Licensure/Certifications

Required

• None

Preferred

• FAA A&P license
• Travel Required:
• 10% Domestic and International
• Citizenship:
• US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)
• Clearance:
• None

Physical Requirements

• Onsite or remote: 90% Onsite
• 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.
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor. Daily
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Bi-monthly
• 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

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status

As a leader in our field, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

As a matter of policy, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. 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.

NOTE: Airbus Helicopters, Inc. 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.

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.

Company

Airbus Helicopters, Inc.

Employment Type

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level

Professional

Remote Type

On-site

Job Family

Material Support & services

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.

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