Airbus Helicopters · 18 hours ago
Lead Aircraft Technician-MS (Composite)
Columbus, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expAirbus Helicopters is looking for a Lead Composite Technician to join their Mechanical and Paint team based in Columbus, MS. This role is responsible for overseeing composite activities within the production line, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and leading a team to meet delivery schedules.
AerospaceManufacturingProduct Design
No H1B
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with FAA, company policy, OSHA, safety and environmental regulations
Assess schedule dates taking into account parts, technician availability and collaborate with the supervisor accordingly
Assist with planning and prioritize the workload of the assigned section to ensure on time delivery of aircraft according with the delivery schedules
Control, assign workforce and monitor workflow according to schedules
Assist supervisor in drumbeating the section activity in order to reach (OTD) On Time Delivery
Raise any identified risk of not meeting a delivery date for an order of the assigned section supervisor following the defined communication process
Identify missing components that could prevent to meet a delivery date and work on solutions
Define when is the latest day we could receive the latest part in order to still meet the committed date
Provide Technical Expertise and Recommendations in support of all aircraft composite installations
Perform composite aircraft work
Inspect completed composite work
Perform rework as required
Use and interpret various forms of Aircraft Documentation in order to complete electrical work
Engineering Drawings
Fiche Technique
Work Orders
Vendor drawings and documentation
Aircraft Maintenance Manual
Part certification paperwork (EASA/FAA)
Testing Procedures
Support management (Manager and Supervisor) in providing feedback on workload/capacity adequacy
Support management (Manager and Supervisor) in identifying training needs in order to adjust capacity to workload
Guide aircraft technicians and provide performance expectations within assigned area
Train assigned technicians regarding techniques of work performance within assigned area
Make sure training Matrix is updated for the technicians in their section
Attend regular routine meetings and report relevant section activity or issues
Approve timecards when required
Perform supervisor functions in absence when required
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum eight (8) years of composite experience with two (2) of the eight (8) as a senior technician or equivalent
None
Preferred
Some trade school
Minimum ten (10) years composite experience
FAA Power plant or Airframe and Power plant certificate or equivalent
Benefits
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.
Company
Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopter manufactures commercial airliners and helicopters. It is a sub-organization of Airbus.
Founded in 1992Marignane, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, FRA
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-07-12Acquired
Leadership Team
jacob eaton
Chief Executive Officer
Kimberlea Kelly
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
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