Blades Aircraft Technician Trainee

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Blades Aircraft Technician Trainee to join the Blades Repair team in Grand Prairie, TX.

About the role

Perform repairs on assigned rotor blades or parts under the supervision of the Blade Shop Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning, dis-assembly, sanding, application of filler material, and preparation of rotor blades for repair and painting.
• Perform work from technical manuals, work orders, inspection reports, and other similar documentation.
• Perform cutting and preparation of materials for rotor blade repairs.
• Move rotor blades as required within the Airbus Helicopters facility.
• Assist other technicians in the blade shop as needed.
• Participate in company training activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (required).
• Some Trade School (preferred).
• Basic mechanical, painting, and body work skills (preferred).
• US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder, or person covered under our existing ITAR license).
• 5% domestic and international travel required.

Physical Requirements

• Onsite: 95%
• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other equipment, read documents, reports, and drawings (daily).
• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations and hear sounds including safety warnings or alarms (daily).
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations, deliver information, and participate in communications (daily).
• Equipment operation: computer, telephone, copier, fax machine, and using electronic identification card to enter buildings (daily).
• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, and equipment up to 30 lbs (daily).
• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, and equipment up to 30 lbs (daily).
• Pushing/Pulling: equipment and tools (daily).
• Squatting/Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on lower shelving and to reach areas under the aircraft (daily).
• Standing: able to stand for long periods of time while working on the paint shop floor (daily).
• Walking: able to walk through Paint Shop floor, production areas, and areas between buildings (daily).

Personal Protective Equipment required: Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site.

Benefits

• 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”).
• Paid time off including personal time, holidays, and a generous paid parental leave program.
• 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.
• Upskilling and development opportunities through Airbus global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on employability, certifications, and career path.
• Opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.
• Flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
• Relocation assistance for qualified positions.