Airbus
Lead Aircraft (Helicopter) Technician - Flightline
Airbus, Columbus, Mississippi, United States, 39703
Lead Aircraft Technician, Flightline
Airbus Helicopter's is looking for a Lead Aircraft Technician, Flightline, to join the team in Columbus, Mississippi. In this role you will be directly involved in the daily mentoring, guidance, and training of technicians in the performance of progressive tasks in maintenance, cleaning, inspection, rework and assembly of aircraft. You will also need to demonstrate thorough knowledge of Part 21 and Part 145 standard processes in order to perform detailed assembly, installation, repair, or replacement of aircraft components and systems in the manufacture, maintenance, or refurbishing of aircraft and function check of components. 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. How We Care for You: 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. Your Challenges: Team Leadership: 70% Perform and lead a team of mechanics and flight test technicians throughout day-to-day operations of aircraft flight test and delivery. Coordinate priorities and task technicians for aircraft operational support and maintenance on the Flight Line as defined by Management to meet the flight test and delivery schedule. Ensure technicians have the tools, data, and support required to perform their functions in accordance with published schedule. Assist in troubleshooting problems and coordinate with supporting departments such as engineering and QA, to recommend resolution plans. Aircraft Build-up/testing: 20% Perform detailed assembly, installation, repair, replacement, adjustment, and alignment of parts and components Conduct and train technicians how to perform operational checks of complete systems to verify proper functioning of components and systems to include ground and flight test operations such as engine adjustment and track and balance procedures. Perform advanced troubleshooting to diagnose malfunction or failures on the following aircraft systems: aircraft equipment furnishings, fire protection, fuel system, hydraulics, landing gear, doors, fuselage, stabilizer, rotor systems, power plant and engine controls. Compliance: 10% Assist QA by actively promoting compliance with rules/regulations and company policies and procedures, such as, but not limited to, FAA repair station, FOP/GOP, ISO, OSHA, etc. Complete forms and records pertaining to completion of assigned work. Your Boarding Pass: High School Diploma or equivalent Minimum eight (8) years of aviation maintenance experience, with two (2) of the eight as a senior technician or equivalent Flight Line experience Helicopter maintenance experience Helicopter Rotor Track and Balance experience Functional/Maintenance Test Flight experience Airbus Helicopter airframe experience Safran Turbomeca engine experience Familiarity in the maintenance and principles of operation and technical requirements and systems required on H125, H130, H135, H145, and H160 airframes. Current FAA A&P license Have clear understanding of Part 21 and Part 145 processes. Ability to obtain a Level 3 flight physical US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license) 20% Domestic and International travel availability Preferred Education/Skills: Aviation Trade school or Aviation degree Minimum ten (10) years of aviation maintenance experience Trained / certified by OEM Safran Turbomeca and/or Pratt and Whitney training Physical Requirements: Onsite or remote: 80% Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. 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. Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer. Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor. Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site. Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor. Take your career to a new level and apply now! A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. Airbus Helicopters, Inc.
Airbus Helicopter's is looking for a Lead Aircraft Technician, Flightline, to join the team in Columbus, Mississippi. In this role you will be directly involved in the daily mentoring, guidance, and training of technicians in the performance of progressive tasks in maintenance, cleaning, inspection, rework and assembly of aircraft. You will also need to demonstrate thorough knowledge of Part 21 and Part 145 standard processes in order to perform detailed assembly, installation, repair, or replacement of aircraft components and systems in the manufacture, maintenance, or refurbishing of aircraft and function check of components. 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. How We Care for You: 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. Your Challenges: Team Leadership: 70% Perform and lead a team of mechanics and flight test technicians throughout day-to-day operations of aircraft flight test and delivery. Coordinate priorities and task technicians for aircraft operational support and maintenance on the Flight Line as defined by Management to meet the flight test and delivery schedule. Ensure technicians have the tools, data, and support required to perform their functions in accordance with published schedule. Assist in troubleshooting problems and coordinate with supporting departments such as engineering and QA, to recommend resolution plans. Aircraft Build-up/testing: 20% Perform detailed assembly, installation, repair, replacement, adjustment, and alignment of parts and components Conduct and train technicians how to perform operational checks of complete systems to verify proper functioning of components and systems to include ground and flight test operations such as engine adjustment and track and balance procedures. Perform advanced troubleshooting to diagnose malfunction or failures on the following aircraft systems: aircraft equipment furnishings, fire protection, fuel system, hydraulics, landing gear, doors, fuselage, stabilizer, rotor systems, power plant and engine controls. Compliance: 10% Assist QA by actively promoting compliance with rules/regulations and company policies and procedures, such as, but not limited to, FAA repair station, FOP/GOP, ISO, OSHA, etc. Complete forms and records pertaining to completion of assigned work. Your Boarding Pass: High School Diploma or equivalent Minimum eight (8) years of aviation maintenance experience, with two (2) of the eight as a senior technician or equivalent Flight Line experience Helicopter maintenance experience Helicopter Rotor Track and Balance experience Functional/Maintenance Test Flight experience Airbus Helicopter airframe experience Safran Turbomeca engine experience Familiarity in the maintenance and principles of operation and technical requirements and systems required on H125, H130, H135, H145, and H160 airframes. Current FAA A&P license Have clear understanding of Part 21 and Part 145 processes. Ability to obtain a Level 3 flight physical US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license) 20% Domestic and International travel availability Preferred Education/Skills: Aviation Trade school or Aviation degree Minimum ten (10) years of aviation maintenance experience Trained / certified by OEM Safran Turbomeca and/or Pratt and Whitney training Physical Requirements: Onsite or remote: 80% Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. 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. Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer. Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor. Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site. Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor. Take your career to a new level and apply now! A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. Airbus Helicopters, Inc.