Airbus · 2 months ago
Senior Aircraft Technician – Electrical Backshop
Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Senior Aircraft Technician - Electrical Backshop to join their Electrical Backshop team based in Columbus, MS. The role involves performing electrical installation work, including the fabrication of electrical harnesses and components for aircraft, while ensuring quality and safety in assembly and maintenance.
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Responsibilities
Following direction and working as part of a team and alone on different tasks
Apply the basic techniques and procedures of electrical installation
Read and follow detailed plans, diagrams and different standards in the fabrication of wire harnesses and electrical components
Lay-in route wires on form board, tying, lacing, and apply appropriate anti-chaff protection
Install solder shields, splices, daisy chains and different electronic components such as resistors, capacitors and diodes etc
Soldering of connectors, contacts and components
Completing forms and records pertaining to completion of assigned work
Instruct and mentor less experience technicians in tasks
Troubleshoot and rework discrepancies and faults
Lay-in harnesses and complete termination on A/C production line
Install and Modify A/C wiring to accommodate Retro-fit systems modifications
Qualification
Required
HS diploma or equivalent
Minimum of six (6) years related aviation electrical experience
Basic computer skills
Read, interpret, and follow written technical data
Familiarity with common aviation type tooling
US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)
Preferred
Aviation trade training
FCC
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
Retirement savings plan
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
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Company
Airbus
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