Senior Aircraft Technician - Avionics; NHC

Job Description

Senior Aircraft Avionics Technician (Contract). Join Airbus Helicopters in Columbus, MS.

• Maintain close working relationship with the lead person regarding schedules, priorities, parts, supplies, tools, and special instructions.
• Perform work from blueprints, sketches, vendor and service manuals 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 to complete work assignments.
• Assure that completed work complies with FAA regulations, customer requirements, and company specifications.

• 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.
• Current A&P license is a plus.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

• Onsite: 98%
• Vision: able to see and read computer screen, other electronic equipment, documents, reports, engineering drawings, and wire numbers. [Daily]
• Hearing: able to hear conversations and phone calls. [Daily]
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings. [Daily]
• Equipment Operation: able to operate 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 60 lb. [Daily]
• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 60 lb. [Daily]
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull equipment and tools. [Daily]
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time at the aircraft, backshop equipment, in meetings, and while working on a computer. [Daily]
• Squatting / Kneeling: must be able to bend, stoop, and squat; move freely in areas with moving aircraft and parts; work where exposure to chemicals and fumes may occur. [Daily]
• Standing: able to stand at the aircraft to perform work. [Daily]
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice; several times yearly.
• Walking: able to walk through office and production areas, including uneven surfaces. [Daily]
• Personal Protective Equipment required:
  Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site.

This is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period, but may be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a third‑party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.

Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. Airbus provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Airbus without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location in which the company has facilities.

Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on these categories.

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