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Job Description:
Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Flightline Senior Aircraft Technician to join our Flightline team based in Columbus, MS.
You will be responsible for performing detailed assembly, installation, repair or replacement of aircraft components and systems in the manufacture, maintenance or refurbishing of aircraft and function check of components. Conduct operational checks of complete systems to verify proper functioning of components and systems. Diagnose malfunctions or failures and make adjustments, repairs or replacements of parts or components.
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:
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Your challenges:
1. Aircraft Build-Up/Testing: 70%
• Perform detailed assembly, installation, repair, replacement, adjustment, and alignment of parts and components
• Conduct operational checks of complete systems to verify proper functioning of components and systems.
2. System Troubleshooting: 20%
• Perform troubleshooting to diagnose malfunction or failures on the following aircraft systems: aircraft equipment
furnishings, fire protection, fuel system, hydraulics, landing gear, doors, fuselage, stabilizer, rotor systems, power plant and
engine controls.
3. Compliance: 10%
• Assure that completed work complies with FAA regulations, customer requirements, and company specifications.
• Follow all OSHA, safety and environmental regulations.
• Complete forms and records pertaining to completion of assigned work.
Your boarding pass:
Education:
Education:
Required
• High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
Required
• Minimum six (6) years of aviation maintenance experience
Preferred
• Flight Line experience
• Helicopter maintenance experience
• Airbus Helicopter airframe experience
• Safran Turbomeca engine experience
Licensure/Certifications:
Required
• None
Preferred
• FAA A&P license
Travel Required:
• 10% Domestic and International
Citizenship:
• US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)
Clearance:
• None
Physical Requirements:
Equal Opportunity:
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
As a leader in our field, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
As a matter of policy, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.
Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.
NOTE: Airbus Helicopters, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
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:
Airbus Helicopters, Inc.
Employment Type:
US - Direct Hire
Experience Level:
Professional
Remote Type:
On-site
Job Family:
Material Support & services
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