Senior Helicopter Technician – Systems & Inspections

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

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. in Columbus, MS seeks a Senior Aircraft Technician with a mechanical background for its Maintenance & Repair team.

This temporary contract role involves detailed inspection, assembly, and refurbishment of aircraft components, with hands-on maintenance and system checks across multiple aircraft types. The role requires at least six years in aviation maintenance, an A&P license (or 18 months with Airbus helicopters), and fluency in English.

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.
• Troubleshoot to diagnose malfunctions or failures on multiple aircraft systems (aircraft equipment furnishings, fire protection, fuel, hydraulics, landing gear, doors, fuselage, stabilizer, rotor systems, engine controls).
• Participate in flight tests on aircraft and log work; interface with customer for delivery and address any issues.

Skills

A&P license

Six years aviation maintenance

Read/write/speak English

Education

N/A

Job description

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. in Columbus, MS seeks a Senior Aircraft Technician with a mechanical background for its Maintenance & Repair team.

This temporary contract role involves detailed inspection, assembly, and refurbishment of aircraft components, with hands-on maintenance and system checks across multiple aircraft types. The role requires at least six years in aviation maintenance, an A&P license (or 18 months with Airbus helicopters), and fluency in English.