Senior Aircraft Technician (MAR/NASA)

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Job Description:

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Senior Aircraft Technician (Mechanical) to join our team at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

You will be part of a small team that performs detailed inspections, assembly, installation, repair or replacement of aircraft components and systems, maintenance or refurbishing of aircraft and function check of components. You will also conduct operational checks of complete systems to verify proper functioning of components and systems as well as diagnose malfunctions or failures and make adjustments, repairs or replacements of parts or components.   

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:

Just 45 minutes east of downtown Orlando you’ll find our facility nestled in at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

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 foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your challenges:

Primary Responsibilities:

Aircraft Inspections:  60%

• Perform detailed inspections, assembly, installation, repair, replacement, adjustments, and alignment of parts and components, as required within the approved scope of work.

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

System Troubleshooting:  20%

• Perform troubleshooting to diagnose malfunction or failures on the following aircraft systems: aircraft equipment furnishings, fire protection, fuel system, hydraulics, landing gear, doors, fuselage, stabilizer, rotor systems, power plant and engine controls.

Compliance:  20%

• Assure that completed work complies with FAA/NASA regulations, customer requirements, and company specifications, and approved technical data.

• Follow all OSHA, safety and environmental regulations.

• Complete and maintain forms, and records, and documentation pertaining to completion of assigned work.

Additional Responsibilities:    

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