Senior Aircraft Sheetmetal Technician - Onsite Contract

Airbus Americas; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. in Columbus, MS is seeking a Senior Aircraft Sheetmetal Technician for our New Helicopter Completions team. You will read plans, install sheet metal parts, and ensure installations preserve aircraft structure and function.

The position is a temporary contract; contractors are placed by a third-party vendor. Onsite work supports UH-72A Lakota and H-125 programs in North America.

Qualifications

• Read detailed plans and diagrams and inspect parts before assembly.
• Install sheet metal parts and assemblies while preserving aircraft structure.
• Interpret blueprints and apply standard shop practices for fabrication and repairs.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Fitting and assembling skins, frames, and other components; rivet sub-assemblies including tail booms and stabilizers.
• Work with inspectors to run tests to determine proper assembly.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Sheet metal fabrication

Aircraft assembly

Quality inspection

Education

A&P license or related degree

Tools

None

Job description

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. in Columbus, MS is seeking a Senior Aircraft Sheetmetal Technician for our New Helicopter Completions team. You will read plans, install sheet metal parts, and ensure installations preserve aircraft structure and function.

The position is a temporary contract; contractors are placed by a third-party vendor. Onsite work supports UH-72A Lakota and H-125 programs in North America.