Supervisor, Flightline
Airbus Helicopters
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Airbus Helicopters, Inc. in Columbus, MS seeks a Supervisor, Flightline to lead the Part 21 and Part 145 flightline teams for H125, H130, H135, H145 and H160 aircraft. You will plan, execute, and achieve flight test schedules across repair stations and production lines.
Required: bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus 10+ years rotary‑wing experience, strong FAA/FAR knowledge, and proven leadership. Travel about 10% domestically/internationally.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum ten years of rotary‑wing technical experience.
- Proficiency in FAA and FAR regulations.
- Knowledge of state and federal safety and environmental regulations for this area.
- Preferred: 5 years Airbus experience and knowledge of H125/H130/H135/H145/H160 airframes.
Responsibilities
- Supervise a team of 15–20 flight test technicians to meet schedules.
- Meet delivery schedules by coordinating with programs and other departments.
- Ensure technicians have tools, data and support to meet schedule and quality standards.
- Maintain compliance with FAA repair station, FOP/GOP, ISO, OSHA and other regulations.
- Conduct performance evaluations, assist hiring, and promote when appropriate.
- Ensure all work on Part 21 and Part 145 aircraft is complete and properly documented.
- Coordinate with programs, QA, and other departments for schedules, parts and tooling needs.
- Research tooling purchases and report needs to management.
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Job description
Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Supervisor, Flightline to join our Flightline team based in Columbus, MS. You will supervise the “Part 21” H125 and H145, and “Part 145” H125, H130, H135, H145, and H160 Flightline teams through proper planning, execution, and accomplishment of flight test schedule and goals for all repair station and production aircraft.
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.
Columbus, MS is home to our Helicopter manufacturing and assembly lines and Center of Excellence for the entire North America region. We produce the UH-72A Lakota Helicopters for the U.S. Army and the H-125 aircraft for civil and commercial customers.
- Competitive base salary, incentive compensation (including profit sharing schemes), retirement savings plan, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- Paid time off including personal time, holidays and generous paid parental leave program.
- Comprehensive insurance coverage (medical, high‑deductible plans, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan [EAP], and other supplemental benefits).
- Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University and e‑learning courses.
- Meet delivery schedules by supervising a team of 15‑20 flight test technicians.
- Adjust manpower and coordinate with other departments to execute over 300 production work orders for multiple Airbus Helicopters airframes.
- Ensure technicians have tools, data and support to meet schedule and quality standards.
- Maintain compliance with FAA repair station, FOP/GOP, ISO, OSHA, and other regulations through regular spot checks.
- Review training records and organize sessions for non‑training manager responsibilities.
- Conduct performance evaluations, assist hiring, and recommend promotions.
- Ensure all work on Part 21 and Part 145 aircraft is complete, inspected, and meets configuration requirements.
- Coordinate with programs, QA, and other departments for schedules, parts, documentation, and tool availability.
- Research tooling purchases and report needs to management.
- Maintain aircraft status reports for all Part 21 and Part 145 aircraft.
- Provide manpower quotes and daily status updates to management and programs.
- Report employee health and aircraft incidents to Safety timely.
- Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Maintenance Management or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of related rotary‑wing technical experience.
- Experience resolving technical issues.
- Proficiency in FAA and FAR regulations.
- Knowledge of state and federal safety and environmental regulations for this area.
- Preferred: Working knowledge of Garmin, Microvibe, Helionix, and Vision1000 systems.
- Preferred: Experience with H125, H130, H135, H145, and H160 airframes.
- Required: A&P Rating and willingness to use A/P license outside of the repair station.
- Preferred: I/A Rating and OEM certification on any of the above airframes.
- 10% domestic and international travel.
- U.S. Person under ITAR definition (U.S. citizen, green‑card holder or covered under existing ITAR license).
- None required.
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
- Strong communication and technical resource abilities.
- Minimum five (5) years of component installation and troubleshooting experience.
- Preferred: 5 years flight test experience.
- Preferred: 3 years Airbus experience.
- 90% onsite presence.
- Vision, hearing, speaking, and personal computer operation abilities required.
- Capacity to carry and lift up to 30 lbs (14 kgs) daily.
- Propelled movement (push/pull, squat/kneel) and standing for discussions required.
- Bi‑monthly travel and daily walking over uneven surfaces.
- Personal Protective Equipment required per site policy.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
Airbus Helicopters, Inc. provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not sponsor visas for U.S. positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.
Employment is at will and may be terminated by either party at any time.
Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
This job requires an awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, forming the foundation for the company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Airbus Helicopters, Inc.
Permanent
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Flight Line
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