DCR - Senior Aircraft Technician

About the role

Airbus Helicopters is seeking a Senior Dynamic Component Repair Technician to join our DCR team based in Grand Prairie, TX.

Responsibilities

• Train, guide, and teach assigned technicians regarding techniques of work performance within assigned area.
• Meet the team: Focuses on quality, productivity, and efficiency in building and servicing the next generation of aerospace.
• Support section lead and supervisor, providing technical support and expertise to the section technicians.
• Rework parts for the Overhaul process.
• Inspect parts for continued airworthiness.
• Assemble parts for repair or overhaul.

Requirements

• A minimum of six (6) years of mechanical skill experience.
• Proven ability to provide basic leadership to lower level technicians.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe & Powerplant License is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Read, write, and understand the English language.
• Onsite: More than 90% Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
• DailyHearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
• DailySpeaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
• DailyEquipment 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.
• DailyCarrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• DailyLifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• DailyPushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
• DailySitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer.
• DailySquatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
• DailyStanding: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor.
• DailyTravel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Possible once or twice a year.
• DailyWalking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
• DailyPersonal 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.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and at short notice.
• Strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes.
• Retirement savings plan.
• 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 our global Leadership University.
• Individual Development: 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.

Pay

Competitive base salary and incentive compensation.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible working arrangements.

Company

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact

To apply, visit our website and submit your resume. For further information, contact USCareers@airbus.com.