Senior Aircraft Avionics Technician - Onsite Contract

Airbus Americas; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. in Columbus, MS is seeking a Senior Aircraft Avionics Technician for the New Helicopter Completions team. This is a temporary contract position, with staffing provided by a third‑party vendor and placement to Airbus in America.

You will assemble, install, repair or replace aircraft electrical/electronic components and systems, and perform functional checks in manufacturing, maintenance or refurbishing of aircraft.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) years of avionics experience on aircraft.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches and diagrams for fabrication/repair.
• Current A&P license is a plus.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain close working relationship with assigned lead person regarding schedules, priorities, availability of parts, supplies and tools, and special instructions as required.
• Perform work from blueprints, sketches, vendor and service manuals, and other source data to obtain dimensions, locations, alignment, tolerances and other specification requirements.
• Use a variety of standard and specialized hand tools, power equipment, measuring devices and test equipment in completing work assignments.
• Assure that completed work complies with FAA regulations, customer requirements, and company specifications.

Skills

Avionics experience

Blueprint interpretation

English proficiency

A&P license

Rotorcraft experience

Job description

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. in Columbus, MS is seeking a Senior Aircraft Avionics Technician for the New Helicopter Completions team. This is a temporary contract position, with staffing provided by a third‑party vendor and placement to Airbus in America.

You will assemble, install, repair or replace aircraft electrical/electronic components and systems, and perform functional checks in manufacturing, maintenance or refurbishing of aircraft.