Aircraft Technician B(Retrofit) - Avionics InstallerAirbus Helicopters, Inc. • Columbus, MS, US

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Aircraft Technician B(Retrofit) - Avionics Installer

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. • Columbus, MS, US

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Job Description :

Airbus Helicopters is looking for an Aircraft Tech B (Avionics Installer) to join our Retrofit team based in Columbus, MS.

You will be part of the team to p erforms avionics and electrical installations and checkouts on assigned aircraft or parts and subassemblies. Routes, terminates aircraft harnesses, and performs safety checks prior to power application.

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.

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.

Individual Development : Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we support flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your challenges :

Avionics / Electrical Installations : 70%

Perform assembly, installation, repair or replacement of aircraft electrical / electronic components and systems in the manufacture, maintenance or refurbishing of aircraft.

Install electrical harness and sub-assemblies in aircraft by performing, but not limited to, the following activities; basic identification of wire and coax cable, clamping, bundling, mounting, routing, stripping, splicing, soldering, termination.

Assure that installations are attached without endangering aircraft structure or systems operation and function.

Avionics / Electrical Testing : 20%

Conduct operational checks of complete systems to verify proper functioning of components and systems.

Conduct bonding checks of electrical installations.

Avionics / Electrical Troubleshooting : 10%

Diagnose malfunctions or failures and make adjustments, repairs or replacements of parts or components.

Perform wire harness continuity checks, operational tests, and troubleshoot / repair discrepancies.

Perform operational tests, and troubleshoot / repair discrepancies.

Your boarding pass : Education :

Required :

HS diploma or equivalent

Preferred :

Some Aviation trade training.

Technical training in an electrical / wiring installation capacity such as Industrial, automotive or telecommunications may be substituted.

Experience : Required :

Minimum of two (2) years related experience in electrical installation (Industrial, Automotive, or telecommunications)

Preferred :

Minimum of two (2) years General Aviation or Military Aviation

Citizenship :

US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)

Physical Requirements :

Onsite or remote : 95% Onsite

Vision : able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. 100%

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. 100%

Speaking : able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. 100%

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. 100%

Carrying : able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs / 14kgs. 100%

Lifting : able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs / 14kgs. 100%

Pushing / Pulling : able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. 50%

Sitting : able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer. 10%

Squatting / Kneeling : able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. 10%

Standing : able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor. 80%

Travel : able to travel independently and at short notice. 5%

Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents) : able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. 50%

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 online now!

A full job description will be provided to candidates whom progress to interview stage or any candidate upon request.

Equal Opportunity :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status

As a leader in our field, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

As a matter of policy, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.

NOTE : Airbus Helicopters, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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 : Entry Level

Remote Type : On-site

Job Family : Systems Installation

Job Posting End Date : 11.28.2025

Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) 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 other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. As a matter of policy . click apply for full job details

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