Senior Aircraft Technician-MS (Mechanical_H125 FAL)

About the role

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Sr Aircraft Tech (Mechanical H125 FAL) to join our team based in Columbus, MS. You will perform work on assigned aircraft or parts in the mechanical function. Tasks included fabrication, repair, and installation of aircraft parts, maintenance and repair of helicopters and support of helicopter specific programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly, installation, repair or replacement of aircraft mechanical/electronic 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.
• Maintain close working relationship with assigned lead person with regard to schedules, priorities, availability of parts, supplies and tools, and special instructions as required.
• Perform work from blueprints, sketches, vendor and service manuals, and other source data to obtain dimensions, locations, alignment, tolerances and other specification requirements.
• Use a variety of standard and specialized hand tools, power equipment, measuring devices and test equipment in completing work assignments.
• Assure that completed work complies with FAA regulations, customer requirements, and company specifications.
• Coordinate with various departments regarding requirements for materials, supplies, equipment and job schedules.
• Complete forms and records pertaining to completion of assigned work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience as an aviation mechanic.
• Right to work in the U.S.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and diagrams, and apply standard shop practices in the fabrication and repair modifications of aircraft structures and repairs.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English.
• Computer proficiency.

Qualifications

• Some trade school preferred.
• A current A & P license preferred.
• SAP, MES, GSuite proficiency preferred.

Work environment & physical requirements

• 98% onsite.
• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings, able to see and read wire numbers.
• Hearing: able 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: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
• Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 60lbs/27kgs.
• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 60lbs/27kgs.
• Pushing/Pulling: able to push and pull equipment and tools.
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.
• Squatting/Kneeling: must be able to bend, stoop, and squat. Must be able to move about freely in areas with moving aircraft and parts; work in areas where exposure to chemicals and fumes will occur.
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Several times yearly.
• Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
• Personal Protective Equipment required: Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site. Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

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 our global Leadership University, including 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 & schedule

• Occasional domestic and international travel required.
• Reports to the Supervisor, Production Line.