Senior Aircraft Technician-MS (MechanicalH125 FAL)

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Job Description:

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Sr Aircraft Tech (Mechanical H125 FAL) to join our team based in Columbus MS.

You will perform work on assigned aircraft or parts in the mechanical 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 mechanical/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.

How we care for you:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

• Health & Welfare: 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.

• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University including unlimited access to 10000 e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability certifications career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

At Airbus we support you to work connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your challenges:

Primary Responsibilities:

Perform Assembly Installation Repair or Replacement: 80%

• 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.

Compliance: 10%

• 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.

Administration: 5%

• Complete forms and records pertaining to completion of assigned work.

Additional Responsibilities:

Other duties as assigned:

Your boarding pass:

Education:

• High school education or equivalent

Preferred

• None

Experience:

Education:

• HS diploma or equivalent.

Preferred

• Some trade school

Experience:

• Minimum of six (6) years of experience as aviation mechanic.

Preferred

• None

Licensure/Certifications:

• None

Preferred

• A current A & P license

Travel Required:

• Occasional Domestic and International

Citizenship:

• Right to work in the U.S.

Clearance:

• None

Qualified Skills:

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.

Preferred

• None

Communication Skills:

Required:

• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English

Preferred:

Technical Systems Proficiency:

Required:

• Computer proficiency

Preferred:

• SAP MES GSuite

Complexity of the Role:

Level of Decision Making:

• Able to independently assess wiring issues and install components.

Organizational information:

Reports to the Supervisor Production Line

Direct Reports:

Is this a people manager No

# of Exempt Reports:

# of Non-exempt Reports:

Job Dimensions:

• Able to independently assess mechanical issues and installations.

Nature of Contacts:

• Moderate Communication on a daily basis with internal parties only

Physical Requirements:

• Onsite or remote: 98% Onsite

• Vision: able to see and read computer screens 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 participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the 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 copies 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/27kgs. Daily

• Lifting: able to lift documents tools drawings electronic equipment up to 60lbs/27kgs. Daily

• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull equipment and tools. Daily

• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings working on the 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 for discussions in offices or on the production floor. Daily

• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Several times yearly.

• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): 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

• Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

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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 Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.

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