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Airbus · 1 month ago

Senior Aircraft Sheetmetal Technician - NHC (Contract)

Columbus, MS

Full-time, Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Senior Aircraft Sheetmetal Technician to join their New Helicopter Completions team based in Columbus, MS. The role involves performing work on assigned aircraft, assemblies, and parts in the sheet metal area, ensuring quality and safety in aircraft assembly and maintenance.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Read detailed plans and diagrams and inspect and measure parts prior to assembly, making sure parts are free of defects and are the right size

Install Sheet metal parts and assemblies in aircraft; assure that installations are attached without endangering aircraft structure or systems operations and functions

Fitting and assembling skins, frames, and other components. Work will consist of drilling, fitting, and riveting of the many sub-assemblies of the helicopter, including such items as tail booms and stabilizers

Work with inspectors to run tests to determine whether the parts are assembled properly

Qualification

Sheet metal fabricationBlueprint interpretationAircraft assemblyA&P licenseEnglish proficiency

Required

Minimum of six (6) years related experience; some experience may be substituted for education normally acquired in the attainment of an A&P license or a degree directly related to aircraft sheet metal or composite

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

Must be able to read, write, and speak English

Must be a US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)