Aircraft Avionics Technician A (NHC)
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Job Location:
Columbus, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Job Description:
Airbus Helicopters is looking for an Aircraft Avionics Technician to join our New Helicopter Completions (NHC) team based in Columbus MS.
You will be part of the team to perform work on assigned aircraft or parts in the avionic function. Tasks included fabrication repair and installation of aircraft parts maintenance and repair of helicopters and support of helicopter specific programs. You will also 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.
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.
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.
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.
Your challenges:
Perform assembly installation repair or replacement of aircraft electrical/electronic components and systems in the manufacturing of aircraft.
Install electrical harness and sub-assemblies in aircraft by performing but not limited to the following activities: basic identification of wire and coax cable clamping bundling mounting routing stripping splicings soldering termination.
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.
Conduct operational checks of complete systems to verify proper functioning of components and systems.
Your boarding pass:
Minimum of four (4) years of experience working on avionics in aircraft preferably rotorcraft.
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.
Current Airframe or Powerplant license is a plus but not required.
Must be able to read write and speak English
Physical Requirements:
Onsite: 95%
Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens able to read documents reports and engineering drawings. 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: 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 30lbs/14kgs. Daily
Lifting: able to lift documents tools drawings electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Daily
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings working on computer. At least once a month
Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Daily
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor. Daily
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. 5%
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
Citizenship:
Must be a US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)
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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:
Systems Installation------
Job Posting End Date: 04.04.2026------
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Required Experience:
IC
