Airbus Helicopters · 12 hours ago
Senior Aircraft Technician - Flightline
Columbus, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expAirbus Helicopters is looking for a Senior Aircraft Technician (A&P) to join our Flightline team. The role involves performing detailed assembly, installation, repair, or replacement of aircraft components and systems, conducting operational checks, and diagnosing malfunctions or failures.
AerospaceManufacturingProduct Design
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform detailed assembly, installation, repair, replacement, adjustment, and alignment of parts and components
Conduct operational checks of complete systems to verify proper functioning of components and systems
Perform troubleshooting to diagnose malfunction or failures on the following aircraft systems: aircraft equipment furnishings, fire protection, fuel system, hydraulics, landing gear, doors, fuselage, stabilizer, rotor systems, power plant and engine controls
Complete forms and records pertaining to completion of assigned work
Instruct and mentor less experience technicians in tasks
Qualification
Required
Minimum of six (6) years of aviation maintenance experience
Current FAA Airframe & Powerplant License
Must be able to read, write, and speak English
Onsite: 90%
Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings on a daily basis
Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms on a daily basis
Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications on a daily basis
Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts on a daily basis
Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs on a daily basis
Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 60lbs/28kgs on a daily basis
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools on a daily basis
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer on a weekly basis
Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving on daily basis
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor on a daily basis
Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces on a daily basis
Travel: To be able to travel independently and at short notice as needed or required
Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site
Must be US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)
Preferred
Flightline, Airbus Helicopter, and Safran Turbomeca engine experience is highly desirable but not required
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
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”)
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
Opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes
Both national and international mobility
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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