SkillBridge - Senior Aircraft Electrical Technician

Prestwick Aerosystems; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. in Columbus, MS, is seeking a Senior Aircraft Electrical Technician to join the H145 FAL team. You will install, repair and verify electrical/electronic components and systems during build, maintenance or refurbishment of aircraft, performing function checks to ensure proper operation.

The role emphasizes precision and safety, with opportunities to work on high‑visibility aerospace projects and collaborate with skilled teams across manufacturing and support functions.

Qualifications

• Electrical installer work on aircraft electrical/electronic components and systems.
• Perform build-up, fabrication, repair and replacement with function checks.
• Read and interpret detailed plans and diagrams to support wiring harness installation.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and replace aircraft electrical/electronic components and systems.
• Conduct function checks to verify proper operation of components and systems.

Job description

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Senior Aircraft Electrical Technician to join our H145 FAL team based in Columbus, MS.

Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at [e-mail] Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English) Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminación (Spanish) Job Description: Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Senior Aircraft Electrical Technician to join our H145 FAL team based in Columbus, MS. You will be part of the team to perform work as Electrical installer in the build-up and fabrication, repair, replacement of aircraft electrical/electronic components and systems in the manufacture, maintenance or refurbishing of aircraft and function check of components to verify proper functioning of components and systems.

Airbus is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner (per DoDI 1322.29). This 180-day program allows transitioning service members to leverage their military technical expertise in a high-precision aerospace environment.

SkillBridge Eligibility:

• Active-duty service member within 180 days of separation.
• Written Commander (O-4 or above) authorization.
• Must have current work authorization for U.S. positions.

Meet the team:

From building to servicing the next generation of aerospace, our team focuses on quality, productivity and efficiency. We ensure the highest quality of care and safety is built into each aircraft we assemble and maintain. Our team members make it happen.

Your working environment:

On the eastern border of Mississippi you’ll find Columbus, home to our Helicopter manufacturing and assembly lines and Center of Excellence for the entire North America region. It’s here that we produce the UH-72A Lakota Helicopters for the U.S. Army in addition to the H-125 aircraft for civil and commercial customers.

How we care for you:

Financial Rewards:

• Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)

Work/Life Balance:

• Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

Health & Welfare:

• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.

Individual Development:

• Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

Your challenges:

Apply the basic techniques and procedures of electrical installation. Read and follow detailed plans, diagrams and different standards in the fabrication of wire harnesses and electrical components. Lay-in route wires in aircraft, tying, lacing and apply appropriate anti-chaff protection. Install solder shields, splices, daisy chains and different electronic components such as resistors, capacitors and diodes etc...

Your boarding pass:

Minimum six (6) years of aviation electrical experience. Current A&P license is a plus but not required. Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Citizenship: US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)

Physical Requirements:

• Onsite or remote: 98% Onsite
• Daily Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings, able to see and read wire numbers.
• Daily Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
• Daily Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
• Daily Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
• Daily Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 60lbs/27kgs.
• Daily Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 60lbs/27kgs.
• Daily Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull equipment and tools.
• Daily Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.
• Daily Squatting / Kneeling: Must be able to bend, stoop, and squat. Must be able to move about freely in areas with moving aircraft and parts; work in areas where exposure to chemicals and fumes will occur.
• Daily Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
• Daily Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Several times yearly.
• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.

Daily Personal Protective Equipment required:

• Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Mandatory Disclaimer:

SkillBridge participants continue to receive military pay and benefits from the DoD. No salary or financial compensation is provided by Airbus during the program.

Career Transition Pathway:

Upon successful completion of the program and military separation, candidates may be considered for a permanent position. Full-time benefits include competitive base salaries, incentive compensation, a retirement savings plan, and comprehensive health and welfare coverage.

Target Military Backgrounds:

• Aircraft Electrical & Environmental Systems: Experts in power generation, distribution, and environmental control systems.
• Aviation Electrician’s Mate: Responsible for all electrical power systems, lighting, and flight controls.
• Aviation Electronics Technician: Focused on radar, communications, and integrated avionics (highly relevant for wire-harness troubleshooting).
• Aircraft Electrician: Maintains electrical systems on rotary-wing (Apache, Black Hawk) and fixed-wing platforms. (Formerly 68F).
• Aircraft Electrical Systems Technician: (e.g., 6332, 6336, 6337).
• Specialized by airframe (Osprey, Harrier, F-35) but all share core electrical expertise.
• Avionics Electrical Technician: Handles power, navigation, and flight control systems on rescue and patrol aircraft. (Air Force 2A6X6 - Army 15F - Navy AT, AE - Marine Corp 63XX -Coast Guard AET, AMT)

Platform Experience (Examples):

• HH-60 Pave Hawk
• CV-22 Osprey
• MH-60R/S Seahawk
• CMV-22B
• AH-64 Apache
• UH-60 Black Hawk
• CH-47 Chinook
• CH-53 Super Stallion
• AH-1Z Viper
• UH-1Y Venom
• MV-22 Osprey
• MH-65 Dolphin
• MH-60T Jayhawk

A full job description will be provided to candidates whom progress to interview stage or any candidate upon request. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company Information:

Company: Airbus Helicopters, Inc. Employment Type: Agency / Temporary Experience Level: Professional Remote Type: Job Family: Electrician ------ ------

Airbus provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Airbus without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location in which the company has facilities. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. This assignment description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail]. Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide. From sending your resume to participating in successful interviews, here you can access all important pieces of information to guide you in your candidate journey.

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