Aircraft Technician A Flightline
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Job Location:
Columbus, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Job Description:
Airbus Helicopters is looking for an Aircraft Technician A to join our Flightline team based in Columbus MS.
You will be part of the team to perform basic assembly installation repair or replacement of aircraft components and systems in the manufacture maintenance or refurbishing of aircraft and function check of 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:
Perform basic assembly installation repair replacement adjustment and alignment of parts and components
Assist in the operational checks of complete systems to verify proper functioning of components and systems.
Assist in the 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.
Assure that completed work complies with FAA regulations customer requirements and company specifications.
Participate in flight tests on aircraft and log work to be performed as required.
Your boarding pass:
Minimum Four (4) years or more aviation maintenance experience
Current FAA A&P license highly desirable.
Flightline and helicopter experience preferred.
Safran Turbomeca engine experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Onsite or remote: 95% Onsite
Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens able to read documents reports and engineering drawings. 100%
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. 100%
Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings deliver information and participate in communications. 100%
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. 100%
Carrying: able to carry documents tools drawings electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. 100%
Lifting: able to lift documents tools drawings electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. 100%
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. 50%
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings working on the computer. 10%
Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. 10%
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor. 80%
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. 5%
Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. 50%
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.
Citizenship:
Must be a US Person as defined under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)
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A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.
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.
Company:
Airbus Helicopters Inc.Employment Type:
US - Direct HireExperience Level:
ProfessionalRemote Type:
On-siteJob Family:
Flight line------
Job Posting End Date: 02.21.2026------
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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background age gender disability sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is and always has been committed to equal opportunities for all. As such we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Aviation Safety
- Aerospace Engineering
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Time Management
- Project Risk Management
- Federal Aviation Administration
- Aircraft Parts
- Aircraft Performance
- Aircraft Propulsion
- Aircraft Systems
- Avaition
- Safety Management
- Maintenance Engineering
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Aircraft Structures
