Senior Aircraft Technician - Electrical Backshop

parental leave, paid time off, profit sharing

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Airbus Helicopters, Inc.

Senior Aircraft Technician – Electrical Backshop

Columbus, MS

As a Senior Aircraft Technician, you will learn and perform work as an electrical installer in the build‑up and fabrication of electrical harnesses and components for use on aircraft. You will work both independently and as part of a team to meet production goals while maintaining the highest quality standards and ensuring safety compliance.

• Read and follow detailed plans, diagrams and standards in the fabrication of wire harnesses and electrical components.
• Lay‑in route wires on form board, tie, lace, and apply appropriate anti‑chaff protection.
• Install solder shields, splices, daisy chains and electronic components such as resistors, capacitors, and diodes.
• Solder connectors, contacts and components.
• Complete forms and records related to the completion of assigned work.
• Instruct and mentor less experienced technicians.
• Troubleshoot and rework discrepancies and faults.
• Assist with A/C electrical installation: lay‑in harnesses, terminate on the A/C production line, and modify wiring for retrofit systems.
• Perform additional duties Tallinn assigned by management.

• HS diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Aviation trade training (Preferred)

• Minimum of six (6) years related aviation electrical experience (Required)
• None (Preferred)

• None (Required)
• FCC (Preferred)

• 5% domestic and international travel (Required)

• US person under ITAR definition: U.S. citizen, green card holder, or individual covered by our existing ITAR license (Required)
• None (Clearance)

• Basic computer skills
• Read, interpret, and follow written technical data
• Familiarity with common aviation-type tooling

• Vision: must see full spectrum of color and read computer screens and engineering drawings
• Hearing: able to hear conversations and safety warnings on the production floor
• Speaking: able to speak in meetings and provide information
• Equipment operation: operate personal computer, telephone, fax machine, and production tools such as hydraulic lifts
• Carrying, lifting, pushing/pulling: carry, lift, and move up to 30 lb/14 kg with small office furniture and tools
• Sitting, squatting/kneeling, standing, walking: perform typical office and production tasks for long periods
• Travel: able to travel independently and on short notice

• Competitive base salary, incentive compensation, profit sharing schemes, retirement plan, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid time off, holidays, and generous paid parental leave program
• Comprehensive insurance coverage: medical, prescription, dental, vision, life respirar, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and other supplemental benefits
• Unlimited e‑learning courses, leadership development programs, and international mobility opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements to support work‑life balance

Airbus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Airbus does not sponsor visas for U.S. positions unless specified. This position is at‑will employment, and the company reserves the right to revise or Flash job duties and responsibilities as needed.

The position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.