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Senior Electrical Aircraft Technician - H125 FAL (Contract)

Airbus·Columbus, MS·Posted Sep 14, 2026
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Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at USCareers@airbus.com Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination   (English) Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminación  (Spanish) Job Description: Airbus Helicopters is looking for an Senior Electrical Aircraft Technician to join our H125 Final Assembly Line team based in Columbus, MS . You will be part of the team to p erform work on assigned aircraft or parts in the avionics function. Tasks include fabrication, repair, and installation of aircraft parts, maintenance and repair of helicopters and support of helicopter specific programs. Also performing assembly, installation, repair or replacement of aircraft electrical/electronic components and systems in the manufacture, maintenance or refurbishing of aircraft and function check of components. This position is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America. Meet the team: 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. Your working environment: 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. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking. Your challenges: Perform assembly, installation, repair or replacement of aircraft electrical/electronic components and systems in the manufacturing of aircraft.  Maintain close working relationship with assigned lead person with regard to schedules, priorities, availability of parts, supplies and tools, and special instructions as required. Perform work from blueprints, sketches, vendor and service manuals, and other source data 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 in completing work assignments. Assure that completed work complies with FAA regulations, customer requirements, and company specifications. Coordinate with various departments regarding requirements for materials, supplies, equipment and job schedules. Complete forms and records pertaining to completion of assigned work. Your boarding pass: Minimum of six (6) years of experience working on avionics in aircraft, preferably rotorcraft. Required 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. Able to independently assess wiring issues and install components. Must be able to read, write, and speak English Familiarity with common aviation type tooling. Physical Requirements:   Onsite or remote:  98% Onsite Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.  Daily 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.   Daily Speaking:  able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.