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Airbus · 1 day ago

Sr Helicopter Maintenance Support Technician (Remote)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$34/hr - $57/hr

8+ years exp

Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer. They are seeking a Senior Remote Maintenance Support Technician to perform advanced troubleshooting, inspections, and return-to-service certifications on BK117 C2/D3 and EC135 aircraft, working independently across various customer sites in the U.S.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and inspections utilizing airframe and power plant (A&P) license outside of certified repair station (CRS)

Perform advanced troubleshooting to diagnose malfunctioning systems and components to determine corrective action required to assure safety and airworthiness of aircraft

Conduct applicable airframe calendar/hourly inspections, hidden damage inspections of airframe structures and sub-assemblies. Conduct operational and functional checks of structures, systems, and/or components as required verifying acceptability/airworthiness

Responsible for ensuring physical security of aircraft, partner with fixed base operator (FBO) if needed

Participate in flight tests on aircraft. Perform track and balancing of rotor systems and vibration analysis

Strictly observe foreign object damage/debris (FOD), tool control and calibrated tool policies

Accept field assignments on request

Accomplish in-process and final inspections for maintenance, repair, modification, and rework of aircraft components and sub-assemblies. Tasks will include "Clearance-to-close" inspections, torque check verifications, dimensional checks, flight control system installation verifications and flight control rigging checks of Airframe, Engine(s), hydraulic, pneumatic, and fuel systems for integrity and compliance with manufacturer’s and FAA requirements and regulations

Perform thorough receiving inspection of aircraft, determining overall airworthiness of aircraft through physical examination of aircraft and associated records. Proficient in inspections to determine airworthiness impacts of any found discrepancies

Conduct daily “huddle” meetings

Assign maintenance tasks to the technicians

Identify / elevate work performance issues / safety concerns

Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, including highest level complex issues, identified by Airbus customers

Perform on-site customer support and the tasks contracted by the customer

Update applicable maintenance tracking program daily. Monitor and forecast for upcoming maintenance and assure timely compliance with inspections. Ensure compliance with production and repair station policies / procedures / forms and FAA Regulations

Research, compile and document all applicable maintenance for airframe, engine, accessories and components in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved regulations and company procedures. Ensure compliance with all applicable calendar/hourly inspections, life limited or cycle limited components, airworthiness directives and alert service bulletins. Document and return airframe, engine, accessories or components to service after maintenance, repair or modification. Review all 337s associated with the aircraft

Tracks and coordinates forecasted removals, repairs and material requirements for all TBO (Time between Overhaul) and SLL (Service Life Limit) assets

Compose and prepare all necessary Aircraft maintenance documentation in relation to qualifying the airworthiness or return to service of aircraft, engines, parts, components and systems

Perform aircraft mass and balance record calculations in accordance with AC 43.13-1B, chapter 10 in conjunction with applicable Aircraft Maintenance Manuals

Qualification

FAA A&P LicenseRotary-wing experienceBK117 C2/D3 expertiseFAA regulations knowledgeLeadership experienceTroubleshooting skillsEffective communicationDocumentation skills

Required

FAA A&P License

8–12 years of rotary-wing experience

Ability to obtain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC)

Minimum eight (8) years of aviation maintenance experience on the BK117 C2/D3 or EC135 OR 12 years of rotary wing experience of which at least 6 months are on the BK117 C2/D3 or EC135

Current FAA A&P license

Minimum two (2) years of Leadership Experience and/or equivalent education classes (i.e. served in a Lead position previously, attended leadership trainings, etc.)

Understand and be familiar with the FAA regulations 14 CFR Parts 27, 29, 39, 43, 91, 135, and 145 processes

Must have complete understanding of the BK117 C2 with a high level of trouble shooting expertise on all aircraft systems

Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English