Senior Aircraft Avionics Technician (Contract)

About the role

Airbus Helicopters is seeking an experienced Senior Aircraft Avionics Technician to join the New Helicopter Completions team in Columbus, Mississippi. The role is contract‑based and involves assembling, installing, repairing and testing avionics systems on rotorcraft such as the UH‑72A Lakota and H‑125.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with the assigned lead to manage schedules, parts, tools and special instructions.
• Interpret blueprints, sketches, vendor and service manuals to determine dimensions, tolerances and alignment.
• Perform installation, repair or replacement of aircraft electrical and electronic components using hand tools, power equipment, measuring devices and test equipment.
• Conduct functional checks and ensure all work complies with FAA regulations, customer requirements and company specifications.

Required profile

• At least six years of hands‑on experience with aircraft avionics, preferably on rotorcraft.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and apply standard shop practices.
• Current A&P license is a plus.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Physical ability to work onsite and meet vision and hearing requirements.

Required skills

• Aircraft avionics maintenance
• Blueprint and schematic interpretation
• Use of hand and power tools
• Use of measuring and test equipment
• Compliance with FAA regulations
• A&P licensing (optional)