Aircraft Sheetmetal Technician A - H125 FAL

Airbus Helicopters is seeking an Aircraft Sheetmetal Technician to join the H125 Final Assembly Line team in Columbus, MS. This role involves sheetmetal work on assigned aircraft or parts, contributing to the assembly and maintenance of helicopters.

About the team

Our team focuses on quality, productivity, and efficiency in building and servicing the next generation of aerospace products. We ensure the highest standards of care and safety in every aircraft we assemble and maintain.

Location

Columbus, MS, is home to our helicopter manufacturing and assembly lines, as well as the Center of Excellence for the North America region. Here, we produce the UH-72A Lakota Helicopters for the U.S. Army and the H-125 aircraft for civil and commercial customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform layout of sheet metal parts by measuring and scribing in preparation for cutting and forming operations.
• Cut raw materials, allowing for bend requirements, flanges, and crimping.
• Provide nesting arrangements for cutting the maximum number of parts from standard-size metal sheets.
• Prepare patterns and/or templates to simplify manufacturing processes and ensure proper dimensions.
• Install sheet metal parts and assemblies in aircraft, ensuring installations do not endanger aircraft structure or systems operation.

Requirements

• Minimum of four (4) years of related aviation experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical blueprints and drawings.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• A current A&P license is preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Onsite: 95% onsite work.
• Vision: Ability to see and read computer screens, electronic equipment, documents, reports, and engineering drawings.
• Hearing: Ability to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone, and to hear sounds on the production floor, including safety warnings or alarms.
• Speaking: Ability to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information, and participate in communications.
• Equipment Operation: Ability to operate personal computers, telephones, copiers, fax machines, and related office equipment, as well as some tools, including using electronic identification cards to access building floors and internal doors.

Benefits

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation (including profit-sharing schemes), retirement savings plan, and participation 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 plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and other supplemental benefits.
• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through Airbus’s global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses, certifications, career path development, accelerated development programs, and national/international mobility.
• Flexibility: Support for flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.