Airbus - Lead Aircraft (Helicopter) Technician - Flightline

Company: Airbus Helicopters, Inc.
Location: Columbus
Posted on: February 23, 2026

Job Description:

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 USCareers@airbus.com*Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal *Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination(English) *Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminacio ?n(Spanish)Job Description:Airbus Helicopter's is looking for a* Lead Aircraft Helicopter Technician* to join the team Flightline team in Columbus, Mississippi.In this role you will be directly involved in the daily mentoring, guidance, and training of technicians in the performance of progressive tasks in maintenance, cleaning, inspection, rework and assembly of aircraft. You will also need to demonstrate thorough knowledge of Part 21 and Part 145 standard processes in order to perform detailed assembly, installation, repair, or replacement of aircraft components and systems in the manufacture, maintenance, or refurbishing of aircraft and function check of 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:*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.*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.* Your Challenges: Team Leadership: 70% Perform and lead a team of mechanics and flight test technicians throughout day-to-day operations of aircraft flight test and delivery.*Coordinate priorities and task technicians for aircraft operational support and maintenance on the Flight Line as defined by Management to meet the flight test and delivery schedule.*Ensure technicians have the tools, data, and support required to perform their functions in accordance with published schedule.*Assist in troubleshooting problems and coordinate with supporting departments such as engineering and QA, to recommend resolution plans.* Aircraft Build-up/testing: 20% Perform detailed assembly, installation, repair, replacement, adjustment, and alignment of parts and components*Conduct and train technicians how to perform operational checks of complete systems to verify proper functioning of components and systems to include ground and flight test operations such as engine adjustment and track and balance procedures.*Perform advanced 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: 10% Assist QA by actively promoting compliance with rules/regulations and company policies and procedures, such as, but not limited to, FAA repair station, FOP/GOP, ISO, OSHA, etc*Complete forms and records pertaining to completion of assigned work.* Your Boarding Pass: High School Diploma or equivalent*Minimum eight (8) years of aviation maintenance experience, with two (2) of the eight as a senior technician or equivalent*Current FAA A&P license*Flight Line experience*Helicopter maintenance experience*Helicopter Rotor Track and Balance experience*Functional/Maintenance Test Flight experience*Airbus Helicopter airframe experience*Safran Turbomeca engine experience*Familiarity in the maintenance and principles of operation and technical requirements and systems required on H125, H130, H135, H145, and H160 airframes.*Have clear understanding of Part 21 and Part 145 processes.*Ability to obtain a Level 3 flight physical*US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)*20% Domestic and International travel availability* Preferred Education/Skills: Aviation Trade school or Aviation degree*Minimum ten (10) years of aviation maintenance experience*Trained / certified by OEM*Safran Turbomeca and/or Pratt and Whitney training*Physical Requirements: Onsite or remote:80%*Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.*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.*Speaking:able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.*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.*Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.*Lifting:able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.*Pushing / Pulling:able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.*Sitting:able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.*Squatting / Kneeling:able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.*Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.*Travel:able to travel independently and at short notice.*Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents):able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.*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.*Citizenship: US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)Take your career to a new level and apply now!A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the 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 Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.Company: Airbus Helicopters, Inc.*Employment Type:* US - Direct Hire*Experience Level:* Professional*Remote Type:* On-site*Job Family:* Flight line Job Posting End Date: 02.28.2026Airbus 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, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus 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. Airbus 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.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 toemsom@airbus.com .

Keywords: Airbus Helicopters, Inc., Oxford , Airbus - Lead Aircraft (Helicopter) Technician - Flightline, Engineering , Columbus, Mississippi