Lead Aircraft Technician - H125 FAL

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Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Lead Aircraft Technician to join our H125 FAL team based in Columbus, MS.

You will be part of the team to lead assigned sections and performs assigned work in support of the aircraft production line. This position is responsible for the execution of all activity within assigned area. Delegates and performs inspection of delegated work. Drives work performance of the technicians in the assigned area to ensure schedule and hour's goals are met. Raises issues and communicates/works to resolve daily challenges with all other departments.

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.

On the eastern border of Mississippi you'll find Columbus, home to our Helicopter manufacturing and assembly lines and Center of Excellence for the entire North America region. It's 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.

• 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 10,000+ 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.

• Assist with planning and prioritize the workload of the assigned section to ensure on time delivery of aircraft according according to the delivery schedules.
• Assess schedule dates taking into account parts, technician availability and collaborate with the supervisor accordingly.
• Control, assign workforce and monitor workflow according to schedules.
• Assist supervisor in drum beating the section activity in order to reach (OTD) On Time Delivery.
• Provide Technical Expertise and Recommendations in support of all aircraft installations.
• Perform electrical and mechanical aircraft work.
• Inspect completed electrical and mechanical work.
• Use and interpret various forms of Aircraft Documentation in order to complete electrical work.

• Minimum eight (8) years of rotary aircraft experience, with two(2) of the eight (8) as a senior technician or equivalent
• Helicopter maintenance experience
• Assesses aircraft status and prioritize people to meet schedule.
• Evaluates lower level technician capabilities.
• Inspects work of lower level technician and identifies discrepancies.
• Determine usability of parts and material.
• Make complex decisions as it relates to aircraft installations.

• Onsite: 90%
• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. 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…