OVERVIEW
COMPANY NAME: Airbus Helicopters
JOB TITLE: Sr. Aircraft Sheetmetal Technician  STC (NHC)
SITE LOCATION: Columbus, MS
# OF OPENINGS: 4
START DATES: December

COMPENSATION / SCHEDULE
Weekly Pay (on 40 hours) / PACKAGE RATE: 
ST: 30+/hr DOE
OT: 75+/hr DOE
PD:  800/WK
TRAINING: 
BONUS: No
WORK SCHEDULE: 4-6 month contract!
OVERTIME: TBD

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION
This will sit in their new helicopter completions (production!!) so ensure candidates are OK with that type of work ~

• Minimum of six (6) years structural assembly; some experience may be substituted for education normally acquired in the attainment of an A&P license or a degree directly related to aircraft sheet metal or composite.
• 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 Airframe or Powerplant license is a plus but not required.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Must have ITAR document

Employee Value Proposition – WHY HERE!!
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.

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.

Week 1 – Responsibilities / Expectations / Culture / Environment

• Hit the ground running with minimal training ~

JOB DESCRIPTION – FORMATTED TO BE SHARABLE

Sr. Aircraft Sheetmetal Technician will join the New Helicopter Completions team.

You will be part of the team to perform work on assigned aircraft, assemblies, and parts in sheet metal area.

Short term contractors will be partnering with the European Airbus team in the completions area to get helicopters assembled and ready for delivery.

• Read detailed plans and diagrams and inspect and measure parts prior to assembly, making sure parts are free of defects and are the right size.
• 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.
• Work with inspectors to run tests to determine whether the parts are assembled properly.

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** PLEASE ensure experience is recent and relevant and do not send if out for more than a year **

SUB PACKAGE: Launch Presents X for Senior Aircraft Technician Avionics (STC) -

Candidate Name:
Availability (start date & interview):
Title: Sr. Sheetmetal Technician (Short Term) -
Company and Location:  Airbus Helicopters - Columbus, MS

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