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 six fold order book increase since 2000.

Aerovel/Flexrotor is looking for a Demonstration and Integration Operations professional to join our deployment teams, based out of Bingen, WA.  

The D&I Ops Professional coordinates with production and engineering teams, conducts pre-installation site surveys, performs final tests on aircraft and equipment, provides technical support to deployed operations, and completes other tasks to support flight operations.

Nestled in the heart of the stunning Columbia River Gorge in Bingen, WA, our workplace offers innovation and the ability to contribute to innovative solutions while enjoying the flexibility to spread your wings. Whether it&39;s solving complex challenges, or celebrating victories, you’ll be part of a cohesive crew that thrives on innovation and the beauty that the Pacific Northwest has to offer!

• 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.

• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000&43; e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

Your Challenges:

The successful candidate will have great familiarity with computers, networking, troubleshooting, and maybe have an A&43; certification; as well as an understanding of low voltage electrical components and small engines. Having a UAV background is great, but most important is that you have had experience with the various teams just mentioned.

Global Customer Demonstrations and Field Integrations: 55

On-Site Installation and Operations Support: 20

• Site Preparation and Installation Coordination

• System Testing and Configuration

• Customer Coordination and Documentation

Field Support and Troubleshooting: 10

Administrative Tasks: 10

Additional Responsibilities: 5

Education:

Required

• High School Graduate or equivalent

Preferred

• Associate’s/bachelor’s degree, but related experience in an aircraft environment

Experience:

Required:

• Minimum eight (8) years aviation experience in system integrations, demonstrations and support to high level operations.

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in aircraft testing and operations, with a focus on final testing and quality assurance.

Licensure/Certifications:

Required

• FAA Part 107

Preferred

• FAA Private Pilot

Travel Required:

• 25 Domestic and International

Citizenship:

• The candidate must be a US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)

Clearance:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

Physical Requirements:

• 75 Onsite/25 at the customer or deployment site.

• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings daily.

• 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 daily.

• Speaking:  able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications daily.

• 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 daily.

• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs daily.

• Lifting:  able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs daily.

• Pushing / Pulling:  able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools daily.

• Sitting:  able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer daily.

• 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 daily.

• Travel:  able to travel independently and at short notice several times a month.

• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents):  able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces daily.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 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.

• Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits; appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

This position offers the following benefits: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Prescription insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Basic & Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, Short and Long-term Disability insurance, 401(k), Paid time off including paid holidays, Tuition Assistance, Bonus(es) subject to performance criteria. These are our current benefit offerings for the current plan year and are subject to change without notice.

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A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status

As a leader in our field, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

As a matter of policy, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. 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.

NOTE: Airbus Helicopters, Inc. 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.

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.

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