Senior Aircraft Technician - Mechanical (H145 FAL)

Airbus Helicopters is seeking a Senior Aircraft Technician (Mechanical) to join the H145 Final Assembly Line team in Columbus, MS. This role involves fabrication, repair, and installation of aircraft parts, as well as maintenance and repair of helicopters, supporting helicopter-specific programs.

About the team

From building to servicing the next generation of aerospace, this team focuses on quality, productivity, and efficiency. They ensure the highest standards of care and safety are built into each aircraft assembled and maintained.

Location

Columbus, MS, is home to Airbus Helicopters' manufacturing and assembly lines and serves as the Center of Excellence for the North America region. The facility produces UH-72A Lakota helicopters for the U.S. Army and H-125 aircraft for civil and commercial customers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain close working relationships with leads regarding schedules, priorities, parts, supplies, tools, and special instructions.
• Perform work using blueprints, sketches, vendor and service manuals, and other source data to meet dimensional, alignment, tolerance, and specification requirements.
• Use standard and specialized hand tools, power equipment, measuring devices, and test equipment for work assignments.
• Ensure completed work complies with FAA regulations, customer requirements, and company specifications.
• Coordinate with various departments for materials, supplies, equipment, and job schedules.

Requirements

• Minimum of six (6) years of experience as an aviation mechanic.
• An A&P license is preferred but not required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, sketches, diagrams, and applying standard shop practices for fabrication, repair, and modifications of aircraft structures.

Physical Requirements

• Onsite or remote: 98% onsite.
• Vision: Ability to see and read computer screens, electronic equipment, documents, reports, and engineering drawings, including wire numbers.
• Hearing: Ability to participate in in-person conversations.

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 (medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and other supplemental benefits.
• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through Airbus’ 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.