Aircraft Technician Avionics - Retrofit

Position

Airbus Helicopters is seeking an Aircraft Technician A – Avionics for the Retrofit team in Columbus, MS
. This is a contract position.

• Perform assembly, installation, repair or replacement of aircraft electrical/electronic components and systems in aircraft manufacturing.
• Install electrical harnesses and sub‑assemblies: identify wire and coax cable, clamp, bundle, mount, route, strip, splice and solder, terminate.
• Ensure installations do not endanger aircraft structure or system operation.
• Work from blueprints, sketches, vendor and service manuals to obtain dimensions, locations, alignment, tolerances and other specification requirements.
• Use standard and specialized hand tools, power equipment, measuring devices and test equipment to complete assignments.

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience working on avionics in aircraft, preferably rotorcraft.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, diagrams and apply standard shop practices for fabrication and repair of aircraft structures.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Onsite: 95% presence required.
• Vision, hearing, speaking, and hearing protection sufficient for all working conditions.
• Operate personal computer, telephone and other office equipment; handle production tools including hydraulic lifts.
• Carry, lift, push or pull items up to 30 lbs (14 kg). Sit for long periods; stand, squat or kneel when required.
• Travel independently on short notice and walk within office or production areas.
• PPE:
  Safety shoes, glasses, hearing protection, respirators/masks and/or gloves as required.

• US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or ITAR license holder).

• Agency / Temporary
• Professional experience level
• On‑site remote type:
  On‑site
• Job family:
  Systems Installation

This job requires awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to integrity.

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