Senior Helicopter Mechanic – Systems & Maintenance

Airbus Helicopters; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters is seeking a Senior Aircraft Technician (Mechanical) to join our New Helicopter Completions (NHC) team based in Columbus, MS. The role involves detailed inspection, assembly, installation, repair, or replacement of aircraft components and systems, with function checks and safety-critical verifications.

This temporary contract position is staffed by a third-party vendor and may be extended or shortened as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) years of experience as aviation mechanic.
• Helicopter maintenance experience.
• A&P license is preferred but not required.
• Must read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Provide aircraft maintenance support for new helicopter completions and deliveries, STC development, aircraft training fleet and demonstrations.
• Perform detailed assembly, installation, repair, replacement, adjustment, and alignment of parts and components.
• Perform troubleshooting to diagnose malfunctioning systems and components to determine corrective action required to assure safety and airworthiness of aircraft.
• Conduct applicable airframe calendar/hourly inspections, hidden damage inspections of airframe structures and sub-assemblies.
• Perform aircraft disassembly and reassembly as required for aircraft movement, may include loading/offloading aircraft to/from trailer.
• Perform track and balancing of rotor systems and vibration analysis.

Education

A&P license

Job description

Airbus Helicopters is seeking a Senior Aircraft Technician (Mechanical) to join our New Helicopter Completions (NHC) team based in Columbus, MS. The role involves detailed inspection, assembly, installation, repair, or replacement of aircraft components and systems, with function checks and safety-critical verifications.

This temporary contract position is staffed by a third-party vendor and may be extended or shortened as needed.