Senior Aircraft Technician (Contract) — Systems Expert

Airbus Helicopters; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. in Columbus, MS is seeking a Senior Aircraft Technician with a mechanical background to join our MAR team on a contract basis via a third-party vendor.

The role covers detailed inspection, assembly, installation, repair, refurbishing, and functional checks of aircraft components and systems. Candidate will perform diagnostics and troubleshooting on critical systems and participate in flight tests, with at least six years of aviation maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) years of aviation maintenance experience.
• Current A&P license OR 18 months of maintenance experience on Airbus manufactured helicopters.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Background in aviation maintenance on like type aircraft and systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections, 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.
• Perform troubleshooting to diagnose malfunctions or failures on aircraft systems (equipment furnishings, fire protection, fuel system, hydraulics, landing gear, doors, fuselage, stabilizer, rotor systems, power plant and engine controls).
• Participate in flight tests on aircraft and log work to be performed; interface with customer for delivery; prepare for delivery inspection and any problems customer may discover.

Skills

A&P license

Maintenance experience

English proficiency

Aviation maintenance background

Job description

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. in Columbus, MS is seeking a Senior Aircraft Technician with a mechanical background to join our MAR team on a contract basis via a third-party vendor.

The role covers detailed inspection, assembly, installation, repair, refurbishing, and functional checks of aircraft components and systems. Candidate will perform diagnostics and troubleshooting on critical systems and participate in flight tests, with at least six years of aviation maintenance experience.