Senior Aircraft Electrical Technician (SkillBridge)

About the role

Airbus Helicopters is seeking a Senior Aircraft Electrical Technician to join the H145 Final Assembly Line (FAL) team in Columbus, Mississippi. The position is part of the DoD SkillBridge program, offering a 180‑day, full‑time, on‑site experience for transitioning service members to apply their military electrical expertise in a high‑precision aerospace environment.

Key responsibilities

• Install, fabricate, repair, and replace aircraft electrical and electronic components and systems during build‑up and refurbishment.
• Perform functional checks on components and systems to verify correct operation.
• Collaborate with the H145 FAL team to ensure quality, productivity, and safety standards are met.
• Support documentation and compliance activities related to electrical work.

Required profile

• Active‑duty service member within 180 days of separation, with written commander (O‑4 or above) authorization.
• Current work authorization for U.S. positions.
• Senior‑level experience with aircraft electrical systems and installation.
• Ability to work onsite at the Columbus, MS facility.

Required skills

• Aircraft electrical systems
• Electrical installation
• Electrical troubleshooting and functional testing

What we offer

• Competitive base salary and incentive compensation, including profit‑sharing and ESOP participation.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off, parental leave, and retirement savings plan.
• Access to up‑skilling programs, e‑learning courses, and global mobility opportunities.