Sr. Aircraft Tech(Retrofit) - Avionics(Contract)

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Senior Aircraft Technician - Avionics to join our Retrofit team based in Columbus MS.

You will perform work on assigned aircraft or parts in the avionics function. Tasks included fabrication repair and installation of aircraft parts maintenance and repair of helicopters and support of helicopter specific programs. Perform assembly installation repair or replacement of aircraft electrical/electronic components and systems in the manufacture 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 youll find Columbus home to our Helicopter manufacturing and assembly lines and Center of Excellence for the entire North America region. Its 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:

• Maintain close working relationship with assigned lead person with regard to schedules priorities availability of parts supplies and tools and special instructions as required.
• Perform work from blueprints sketches vendor and service manuals and other source data to obtain dimensions locations alignment tolerances and other specification requirements.
• Use a variety of standard and specialized hand tools power equipment measuring devices and test equipment in completing work assignments.
• Assure that completed work complies with FAA regulations customer requirements and company specifications.
• Coordinate with various departments regarding requirements for materials supplies equipment and job schedules.
• Complete forms and records pertaining to completion of assigned work.

• Diagnose the cause of malfunctions identifies failures and determines corrective action to restore systems to required operating specifications and standards.

• Perform required corrective action by making repairs adjustments or replacements.
  Perform operational power on checks of equipment to include but not limited to; instruments radios navigation pitot/static systems displays ICS/audio and lighting.
• Should be familiar with test equipment used for operational checks of the above systems.

• Maintain responsibility to keep scrap at minimum levels.
• Follow all OSHA safety and environmental regulations.

Your boarding pass:

Required:

• Minimum of six (6) years of experience working on avionics in aircraft preferably rotorcraft.
  Licensure/Certifications:

Require:

• None

Preferred:

• Current A & P license

Knowledge Skills Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Required 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.

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

• Strong written and verbal skills in the English

Technical Systems Proficiency:

Required:

• Computer proficiency

Preferred:

• SAP

Physical Requirements:

• Onsite: 98%
• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens able to read documents reports and engineering drawings able to see and read wire numbers. Daily
• 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. Daily
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings deliver information and participate in communications. Daily
• Equipment Operation (personal computer telephone copier fax machine and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. Daily
• Carrying: able to carry documents tools drawings electronic equipment up to 60lbs. Daily
• Lifting: able to lift documents tools drawings electronic equipment up to 60lbs. Daily
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull equipment and tools. Daily
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time at the aircraft at backshop equipment in meetings working on computer. Daily
• Squatting / Kneeling: Must be able to bend stoop and squat. Must be able to move about freely in areas with moving aircraft and parts; work in areas where exposure to chemicals and fumes will occur. . Daily
• Standing: able to stand at the aircraft to perform work for discussions in offices or on production floor. Daily
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. several time yearly
• Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Daily
• 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

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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