Flight technician job description

Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry. We are a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We aim for a better-connected, safer and more prosperous world.

A commercial aircraft manufacturer, with Space and Defense as well as Helicopters Divisions, Airbus is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a
worldwide leader .
Airbus has built on its strong European heritage to become truly international - with roughly 180 locations and 12,000 direct suppliers globally. The company has aircraft and helicopter final assembly lines across Asia, Europe and the Americas, and has achieved a more than sixfold order book increase since 2000.
AIRBUS requires that all new employees and temporary workers of Airbus be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Airbus allows candidates who are not fully vaccinated at the time of hire a reasonable amount of time to obtain vaccinated status. This position requires vaccination against COVID-19 or, if applicable, an approved accommodation for religious or medical reasons.
Position Summary:
The successful candidate will collaborate with a team of simulator technicians from diverse backgrounds, engineers, and training instructors, to ensure operational and reliability goals are met on a wide variety of flight simulator equipment used for training by global airlines.
Primary Responsibilities:
Flight Simulator Maintenance: 70%
Perform daily readiness checks, pre-flights and preventive maintenance tasks. Resolve maintenance and equipment performance related issues in a timely fashion. Perform installation and testing of new, modified, and repaired equipment. Demonstrate the ability and passion to learn and adapt to changing technologies.
Logistics: 10%
Supports the logistic operations, including part ordering and stocking.
Quality and Regulatory Requirements: 10%
Monitor processes and provides constructive feedback for continuous improvement. Understands and adheres to quality and regulatory requirements, including FAA Part 60.
Other: 10%
Other duties as assigned by Manager.
Education:
Minimum education is a high school diploma or GED. Preferred education is completion of an Associates/Bachelor degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Engineering, Aviation, or another discipline related to this position.
Experience:
We will consider candidates who possess a combination of education and experience that will allow them to be successful in this position. Preferred experience is 1-3 years in an aviation or flight simulation technical role.
Licensure/Certifications:
Computer or IT networks Certifications Preferred
Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:
Must demonstrate the ability to repair at least one of avionics, computers, electronics, visual, electric motion, or related technical systems, down to the component level. Prefer a candidate with basic computer knowledge, such as MS Tools, computer administration, and networking. Experience maintaining FAA qualified simulator is a plus.


Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):
English
Travel Required:
Up to 5% Domestic and International
Eligibility:
Eligible for employment in US
Clearance:
None
Decision Making, Complexity:
Works in a team environment supporting 24/7 operations Some shifts not supervised, requires independent drive and decision making when managers are unavailable Occasionally equipment in scheduled training goes down requires working under timelines



Direct Reports: None


Nature of Contacts:
Communication with training customers on a daily basis. Communication with other Flight Simulator Technicians on a daily basis. Communication with Manager on a daily basis.


Physical Requirements:
Lift at least 50 pounds, climb stairs, bend and stand for long periods of time move/work within cramped spaces. Work rotating shifts including weekends.


Equal Opportunity: Airbus is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Airbus is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
As a leader in our field, Airbus provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
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.



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Performs final component installation and systems operational functional testing. Performs rework, modification, maintenance, profiled and post-flight checks for delivery.
On this assignment teammates are expected to work safely with the highest quality and integrity. Collaborate with humility inclusion and transparency and respect one another and advance a global, diverse team.
The assignment requires teammates to perform final component installation and systems operational functional testing. Performs rework, modification, maintenance, preflight and post-flight checks for delivery.

Required Skills/Experience
1-7 Years experience in the following:

1. Pre Flight- Post Flight- troubleshooting- working on live aircraft
2. Aircraft maintenance and repair
3. Major dispatch services
4. Knowledge of live aerospace vehicle operations, environment and support. This includes pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and propulsion systems operations.
5. Knowledge of aircraft maintenance processes, policies, culture, and standard practices (e.g., return to service, normal duties/responsibilities, time constraints, available resources) in order to effectively represent the operator within the company.
6. Knowledge of responsibilities and tasks performed by various Operations departments/disciplines (e.g., Fabrication, Assembly, Tooling, Quality, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering). Knowledge of the interactions between departments/disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-operations processes (e.g., Engineering, Business, Logistics).
7. Knowledge of quality systems (e.g., inspection process, Boeing quality procedures).
8. Knowledge of regulatory authorities' (e.g., FAA, JAA, UK CAA) rules, regulations, flight test procedures, and philosophy.
9. Must be able to stand, lift up to 35lbs and climb stairs
10. Will be working outside in the elements 100% of the time- Outside on the flightline in all seasons.
11. 787 or composite aircraft experience required

Preferred:
A&P License

Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate).

Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law
Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is proud to provide an equal opportunity workplace and be an affirmative action employer. Consider Butler because we are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We recognize that we thrive on diversity and inclusion for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and the communities where we are located. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

• Performs rework, modification, maintenance, preflight and post-flight checks for delivery
• On this assignment teammates are expected to work safely with the highest quality and integrity
• Collaborate with humility inclusion and transparency and respect one another and advance a global, diverse team
• The assignment requires teammates to perform final component installation and systems operational functional testing
• Performs rework, modification, maintenance, preflight and post-flight checks for delivery

Required Skills/Experience

1-7 Years experience in the following:

1. Pre Flight- Post Flight- troubleshooting- working on live aircraft
2. Aircraft maintenance and repair
3. Major dispatch services
4. Knowledge of live aerospace vehicle operations, environment and support. This includes pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and propulsion systems operations
5. Knowledge of aircraft maintenance processes, policies, culture, and standard practices (e.g., return to service, normal duties/responsibilities, time constraints, available resources) in order to effectively represent the operator within the company.
6. Knowledge of responsibilities and tasks performed by various Operations departments/disciplines (e.g., Fabrication, Assembly, Tooling, Quality, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering). Knowledge of the interactions between departments/disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-operations processes (e.g., Engineering, Business, Logistics)
7. Knowledge of quality systems (e.g., inspection process, quality procedures)
8. Knowledge of regulatory authorities' (e.g., FAA, JAA, UK CAA) rules, regulations, flight test procedures, and philosophy
9. Must be able to stand, lift up to 35lbs and climb stairs
10. Will be working outside in the elements 100% of the time- Outside on the flightline in all seasons
11. 787 or composite aircraft experience required

Preferred: A&P License

Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate).

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