Senior Aircraft Technician - Avionics (Contract)

About the role

Airbus Helicopters is seeking an experienced Senior Aircraft Technician specialized in avionics to join its Maintenance & Repair team in Grand Prairie, TX on a contract basis. The role involves repairing, testing, and validating electronic components and systems on aircraft.

Key responsibilities

• Perform assembly, installation, repair or replacement of avionics components (≈50% of time) following component maintenance manuals and FAA regulations.
• Operate auto‑test and bench‑test equipment, diagnose faults from LRU to component level, and conduct final testing (≈40% testing, 10% final test).
• Maintain accurate maintenance orders, coordinate parts requests, and ensure use of up‑to‑date maintenance data.
• Adhere to OSHA, safety, ESD, and environmental regulations; keep test equipment calibrated.

Required profile

• Minimum four years of experience in aviation avionics systems installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and inspection.
• High school diploma (trade school preferred); authorized to work in the US.
• Physical ability to perform onsite tasks, including lifting up to 15 lb, standing, squatting, and using PPE.

Required skills

• Hands‑on experience with through‑hole soldering and touch‑up techniques on printed circuit boards.
• Proficiency with auto‑test and bench‑test equipment, component maintenance manuals, and FAA compliance.
• Familiarity with Windows, SAP, HTML, ZOC, RS232, and IEEE protocols for testing and reporting.