Senior Aircraft Technician
Airbus · Columbus, Mississippi, United States
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Job Description:
TITLE: Senior Aircraft Technician
EMPLOYER: Airbus Helicopters, Inc.
LOCATION: Columbus, MS
DUTIES: Manage development and implementation of processes, tools and methodologies for
transformational initiatives aligned with MRO company-wide roadmap. Lead all MRO
transformation company-wide projects and continuous improvement initiatives for AHNA (local for
global and/or global for local). Generate, identify, and measure opportunities of competitiveness
improvements for transformation initiatives including identification of action leverages, risk and
management issues of proposed changes, business case creation, financial analysis, and viability.
Develop and implement overarching business development strategy and best practices across the
company. Provide a structured governing project management body to successfully launch projects
within compliance of strategic objectives, supporting operational management in preparation and
overall execution of project plans.
REQUIREMENTS: 5 years in any job title involving experience in aviation maintenance. Prior experience must include:
2 years of Experience in helicopter maintenance including mechanical assembly, disassembly,
component installation, and inspection; Applying helicopter maintenance standard practices,
including torquing procedures, safety wiring, proper hardware installation, use of calibrated tools
in accordance with OEM and regulatory requirements; Troubleshooting mechanical discrepancies,
including diagnosing installation issues, component fitment, and airframe-related systems using
maintenance manuals, fault isolation procedures, and hands-on inspection techniques; Supporting
operational and customer requirements by performing aircraft assembly, disassembly for paint,
reassembly, component installation, and resolving discrepancies during final inspection and
delivery; Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and installation
schematics related to helicopter completions; Experience with installation and fitment of aircraft
interior components, panels, flooring, insulation, and associated hardware; Experience with aircraft
documentation procedures, including completion of maintenance records, work orders, and
compliance documentation; Experience with aircraft fasteners, material, and proper sealing and
finishing techniques used in helicopter assembly; Experience performing scheduled inspections,
including 12-month calendar inspections and compliance with ADs, ASBs, and EASBs; and
Experience installing and removing helicopter components such as tail rotor systems, drive shafts,
cowlings, doors, latches, and associated hardware.
TO APPLY: Submit application by selecting “Apply” on this page and following prompts to attach resume and
submit.
JOB CODE: AH204
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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.
Company:
Airbus Helicopters, Inc.
Employment Type:
US - Direct Hire
Experience Level:
Professional
Remote Type:
On-site
Job Family:
Chief Engineering & Architecture ------
Job Posting End Date: 01.09.2027------
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