Senior Aircraft Electrical Technician (H145 FAL)

Airbus Helicopters is looking for an Senior Aircraft Electrical Technician to join our H145 Final Assembly Line team based in Columbus, MS. You will be part of the team to perform work on assigned aircraft or parts in the avionics function. Tasks include fabrication, repair, and installation of aircraft parts, maintenance and repair of helicopters and support of helicopter specific programs. Also performing 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.

Responsibilities

Maintain close working relationship with assigned lead person regarding schedules, priorities, availability of parts, supplies and tools, and special instructions; 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; 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; Perform work on assigned aircraft or parts in the avionics function, including 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 and function check of components

Requirements

Minimum of six (6) 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; Able to independently assess wiring issues and install components; Must be able to read, write, and speak English; Familiarity with common aviation type tooling; US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)

Nice to have

Experience on rotorcraft

Benefits

Competitive base salary; Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes; Retirement savings plan; Ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); Signing bonus available for qualified new hires; Paid time off including personal time and holidays; Generous paid parental leave program; 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; Upskilling and development opportunities through global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses; Accelerated development programmes and national and international mobility; Flexible working arrangements where possible