Senior Aircraft Sheetmetal Technician - NHC (Contract)

Airbus Americas; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. seeks a Senior Aircraft Sheetmetal Technician to join our New Helicopter Completions team in Columbus, MS. The role involves performing sheet metal work on aircraft, assemblies and parts, with a focus on quality and safety in a fast-paced production environment.

This temporary contract position supports Airbus in America through a third-party vendor. You will read plans, interpret blueprints, fit skins and frames, and work with inspectors to validate assemblies on UH-72A

Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) years related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and diagrams, and apply standard shop practices in the fabrication and repair modifications of aircraft structures and repairs.
• Current Airframe or Powerplant license is a plus but not required.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Read detailed plans and diagrams and inspect and measure parts prior to assembly, ensuring parts are defect-free and correctly sized.
• Install sheet metal parts and assemblies in aircraft while ensuring installations do not compromise aircraft structure or systems.
• Fit and assemble skins, frames, and other components, including drilling, fitting, and riveting sub-assemblies like tail booms and stabilizers.
• Work with inspectors to run tests to determine proper assembly.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Diagrams interpretation

English proficiency

Education

A&P license or related degree

Job description

Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at [e-mail].

Job Description:

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Senior Aircraft Sheetmetal Technician to join our New Helicopter Completions team based in Columbus, MS.

You will be part of the team to perform work on assigned aircraft, assemblies, and parts in the sheet metal area.

This position is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.

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.

Your challenges:

• Read detailed plans and diagrams and inspect and measure parts prior to assembly, making sure parts are free of defects and are the right size.
• Install sheet metal parts and assemblies in aircraft; assure that installations are attached without endangering aircraft structure or systems operations and functions.
• Fit and assemble skins, frames, and other components. Work will consist of drilling, fitting, and riveting of the many sub-assemblies of the helicopter, including such items as tail booms and stabilizers.
• Work with inspectors to run tests to determine whether the parts are assembled properly.

Your boarding pass:

• Minimum of six (6) years related experience; some experience may be substituted for education normally acquired in the attainment of an A&P license or a degree directly related to aircraft sheet metal or composite.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and diagrams, and apply standard shop practices in the fabrication and repair modifications of aircraft structures and repairs.
• Current Airframe or Powerplant license is a plus but not required.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Physical Requirements:

• Onsite: 95%
• Vision: Able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports, and engineering drawings. Daily.
• Hearing: Able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on 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: 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 computer. At least once a month.
• 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 production floor. Daily.
• Travel: Able to travel independently and at short notice. 5%.
• Walking: 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.

Citizenship:

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

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

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:

Agency / Temporary

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Metal Worker