Airbus Helicopters · 1 day ago
Senior Aircraft Sheetmetal Technician - H125 (Contract)
Columbus, MS
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expAirbus Helicopters is looking for a Senior Aircraft Sheetmetal Technician to join our H125 team based in Columbus, MS. This role involves performing detailed sheetmetal modifications and repairs on airframes or parts to support the delivery schedule of helicopters.
AerospaceManufacturingProduct Design
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Performs the sheet metal installations, modification, and repairs on Airbus Helicopters airframes
Performs installations of major and minor modifications per STC instructions
Performs cutting, joining and clearance of sheet metal structure per design drawing and standard practices
Prepares patterns and/or templates to simplify installation processes and to assure proper dimensions
Ensures that installations are attached without endangering aircraft structure or systems operation and function
Makes adjustments to latches, windows, cowlings and covers
Using engineering blueprints, installs prototype parts and close tolerance materials to print for certification purposes
Performs sealing of installations. Sealant installations must meet quality guidelines for both form and function
Performs adjustments to ensure fit on new installations and modifications
Use a variety of standard and specialized hand tools, power equipment, measuring devices and test equipment in completing work assignments
Creates help tools and jigs to make installations repeatable and easier for lower level technicians
Manufactures doublers and small parts as necessary
Uses Fiche Techniques, Technical and associated Approved documentation, MES, and SAP
Ability to read blueprints, drawings, parts lists, fiche techniques, technical documentation as required
Understand service bulletins, inspections reports and other technical data as required
Refers to documentation (electronic/paper) for proper guidance to perform all tasks required
Documents labor efforts in MES, SAP, and paper requirements as necessary
Qualification
Required
Minimum (6) years of sheetmetal installation and/or sheetmetal repair experience on aircraft
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)
Preferred
Current Airframe or Powerplant license or applicable trade school is a plus but not required
Company
Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopter manufactures commercial airliners and helicopters. It is a sub-organization of Airbus.
Founded in 1992Marignane, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, FRA
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-07-12Acquired
Leadership Team
jacob eaton
Chief Executive Officer
Kimberlea Kelly
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
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