Sr. Aircraft Tech(MAR) - Mechanical(Contract)

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Job Description:

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Senior Aircraft Technician - Mechanical to join our MAR team based in Columbus, MS.

You will perform detailed inspection, assembly, installation, repair or replacement of aircraft components and systems, maintenance or refurbishing of aircraft and function check of components. Conduct operational checks of complete systems to verify proper functioning of components and systems.  Diagnose malfunctions or failures and make adjustments, repairs or replacements of parts or components.  

Meet the team:

From building to servicing the next generation of aerospace, our team focuses on quality, productivity and efficiency. We ensure the highest quality of care and safety is built into each aircraft we assemble and maintain. Our team members make it happen.

Your working environment:

On the eastern border of Mississippi you’ll find Columbus, home to our Helicopter manufacturing and assembly lines and Center of Excellence for the entire North America region. It’s here that we produce the UH-72A Lakota Helicopters for the U.S. Army in addition to the H-125 aircraft for civil and commercial customers.

Your challenges:

• Provide aircraft maintenance support for new helicopter completions and deliveries, STC development, aircraft training fleet and demonstrations.
• Perform detailed assembly, installation, repair, replacement, adjustment, and alignment of parts and components.
• Perform troubleshooting to diagnose malfunctioning systems and components to determine corrective action required to assure safety and airworthiness of aircraft.
• Perform aircraft disassembly and reassembly as required for aircraft movement, may include loading/offloading aircraft to/from trailer.
• Perform track and balancing of rotor systems and vibration analysis.
• Responsible for ensuring physical security of aircraft. Ensure aircraft is detailed and prepared for delivery or displays.

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

• Observe foreign object damage/debris (FOD), tool control and calibrated tool policies.
• Update applicable maintenance tracking program. 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.   

• Interface with the customer at conventions, demonstrations, and deliveries.
• Coordinate receiving and storage of customer furnished equipment in accordance with company procedures and compliance to government standards when applicable.
• Organize internal resources across functional departments to ensure availability of aircraft. 

Your boarding pass:

Education:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

Required:

• Six years or more aviation maintenance experience
• Two years flight line experience
• Helicopter maintenance experience

Preferred:

• Airbus Helicopter airframe experience
• Safran Turbomeca engine experience
• Pratt and Whitney engine experience

Licensure/Certifications:

Required:

• None

Preferred:

• Current FAA A&P license (strongly preferred)
• Inspection Authorization(IA)

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

Required:

• Background in aviation maintenance on like type aircraft and systems. General knowledge of standard practices and troubleshooting methods.
• Management skills, ability to multi-task and handle high volume workloads. 
• Understand customer expectations, enthusiastic to support others and achieve the highest level of customer service.
• Effectively and professionally communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of personnel.

Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):

• English written and spoken required.

Travel Required:

• 30 Domestic and International

Citizenship:

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

This position is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.

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Equal Opportunity:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status

As a leader in our field, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.   

As a matter of policy, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.

NOTE:  Airbus Helicopters, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.  This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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Job Posting End Date: 02.29.2024

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