Sr. Aircraft Technician Sheetmetal Retrofit (Contract) at Airbus

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 Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is IllegalNotice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English)Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminacion(Spanish)Job Description:Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Senior Aircraft Technician Sheetmetal (Contract) to join our Retrofit team based in Columbus MS.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.You will be part of the team to install Sheet metal parts and assemblies in aircraft; assure that installations are attached without endangering aircraft structure or systems operations and functions.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 youll find Columbus home to our Helicopter manufacturing and assembly lines and Center of Excellence for the entire North America region. Its 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:Install Sheet metal parts and assemblies in aircraft; assure that installations are attached without endangering aircraft structure or systems operations and functions.Fitting and assembling skins frames and other components. Work will consist of drilling fitting and riveting of the many sub-assemblies of the helicopter including such items as tail booms and stabilizers.Assist in the development of patterns or templates to simplify manufacturing processes and to assure proper dimensionsYour boarding pass:Minimum of six (6) years of experience working on aircraft sheetmetal preferably rotorcraft.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.Current A&P license is a plus.Must be able to read write and speak English.Citizenship:Authorized to Work in the U.S.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.This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.Company:Airbus Helicopters Inc.Employment Type:Agency / TemporaryExperience Level:ProfessionalRemote Type:On-siteJob Family:Metal Worker <JF-MA-MW>------Job Posting End Date: 12.26.2025------Airbus provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Airbus 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 addition to federal law requirements Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location in which the company has facilities. 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. This assignment description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background age gender disability sexual orientation or religious belief.Airbus is and always has been committed to equal opportunities for all. As such we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to.Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Aviation Safety,Aerospace Engineering,Aircraft Maintenance,Time Management,Project Risk Management,Federal Aviation Administration,Aircraft Parts,Aircraft Performance,Aircraft Propulsion,Aircraft Systems,Avaition,Safety Management,Maintenance Engineering,Aeronautical Engineering,Aircraft Structures Experience: years Vacancy: 1