Aircraft Mechanic

Aircraft Mechanic

Aircraft Mechanics will be responsible for maintenance, modifications and/or new aircraft completions and testing for Airbus Helicopters fleet of Civilian and Military variant Helicopters. The role is an indefinite contract with the potential for direct conversion if the candidate chooses. No Tools are Required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide aircraft maintenance support for new helicopter completions and deliveries, STC development, scheduled maintenance for customer aircraft and/or aircraft training fleet and demonstrations.
• Conduct applicable airframe calendar/hourly inspections, hidden damage inspections of airframe structures and sub-assemblies.
• Perform aircraft disassembly and reassembly as required for aircraft movement, may include loading/offloading aircraft to/from trailer.
• Perform track and balancing of rotor systems and vibration analysis
• Perform detailed assembly, installation, repair, replacement, adjustment, and alignment of parts and components.
• Perform troubleshooting to diagnose malfunctioning systems and components to determine corrective action required to assure safety and airworthiness of aircraft.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience in aircraft maintenance, 6+ years is most desirable
• Rotary wing experience highly preferred

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• A&P license is nice to have but not required.

Why Work Here?

• Enjoy working in a state-of-the-art facility with no requirement to bring your own tools. Experience long-term stable work with extremely competitive pay in a great work environment that boasts very little attrition.

Work Environment

• Work in a hangar/OEM environment, primarily on the 1st shift from Monday to Thursday. There may be occasional work on Fridays and Saturdays. Current contractors average 45-50 hours per week. Pay Rate is based on experience, $40.00 - $44.00 an hour.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, MS.

Pay and Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $42.75/hr.
• Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
• Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)