Senior Sheetmetal Aircraft Technician — Retrofit (Contract)

Airbus Helicopters; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters is seeking a Senior Aircraft Technician - Sheetmetal (Contract) for the Columbus, MS Retrofit team. You will install sheet metal parts and assemblies in aircraft, ensuring installations do not compromise structure or systems, and work on fittings, skins, frames, and sub-assemblies.

The role requires strong sheetmetal experience, ability to read drawings, and good English communication. It is a contractor position with potential extension, staffed by a third-party vendor.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years’ experience on aircraft sheetmetal.
• Ability to read blueprints, sketches and diagrams.
• A&P license is a plus.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Install sheet metal parts and assemblies in aircraft; ensure installations do not compromise aircraft structure or systems.
• Fit and assemble skins, frames and components; drill, fit and rivet sub-assemblies including tail booms and stabilizers.
• Assist in developing patterns/templates to simplify manufacturing and maintain proper dimensions.

Skills

Sheetmetal experience

Blueprint reading

English communication

Education

A&P license

Job description

Airbus Helicopters is seeking a Senior Aircraft Technician - Sheetmetal (Contract) for the Columbus, MS Retrofit team. You will install sheet metal parts and assemblies in aircraft, ensuring installations do not compromise structure or systems, and work on fittings, skins, frames, and sub-assemblies.

The role requires strong sheetmetal experience, ability to read drawings, and good English communication. It is a contractor position with potential extension, staffed by a third-party vendor.