Technical Instructor - AS350 H130
Company: Airbus Group
Location: Grand Prairie
Posted on: September 18, 2022
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.
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:
Perform onsite/offsite maintenance training using a theory based
approach in the classroom and practical applications in the
hangar/work shop.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Technical Instruction (Classroom and Laboratory): 80%
- Deliver technical instruction to customers and company
personnel on Airbus Helicopter products and associated equipment.
This includes theory and practical exercises for classes several
weeks in duration.
- Administer course exams/quizzes and homework to trainees.
- Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops
and reviewing publications.
- Determines effectiveness of training programs by supervising
feedback and making improvements as necessary.
- Maintain proficiency IAW changes in technology and maintenance
procedures.
- Act as the "face of Airbus Helicopters" and host to trainees
while onsite, ensuring they receive an excellent customer
experience.
2. Support Equipment: 10%
- Develop and maintain training devices, mock-ups and tools used
during practical instruction.
- Maintain an organized classroom and hangar environment.
3. Administration: 10%
- Responsible for ensuring accuracy and completeness of required
training documentation / student transcripts and submitting in a
timely manner at the conclusion of the course.
- Assist in the development of homework, quizzes and exams
questions.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:
Education:
Required:
- High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred:
- BS/BA degree in relevant field
Experience:
Required:
- Minimum five (5) years' experience of field maintenance on
Airbus helicopter products with at least 3 years on the H125 / H130
Airframes.
- Requires extensive knowledge of helicopter mechanical theory,
field maintenance, repair, overhaul, inspection, testing and
troubleshooting, blueprints, wiring diagrams, inspection guides and
engineering/technical directives.
- Experience is required in ground operations/handling of the
assigned aircraft.
Preferred:
- Bi-lingual capability (French/German/Spanish).
Licensure/Certifications:
Required:
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant or equivalent License from other CAA
authority
Preferred:
- FAA Inspection Authorization
Knowledge, Skills, Proven Capabilities:
Required:
- Aircraft technician with Helicopter maintenance
experience.
- Aircraft systems, flight characteristics and maintenance
techniques
Preferred:
- Formal instructor experience.
Interpersonal Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in
Other Languages):
- Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Strong ability to deliver information using a variety of
techniques so that students with different experience levels and
backgrounds are able to grasp and retain the information
presented.
- Ability to command an audience and hold their attention
throughout training sessions.
- Ability to work with translators.
Technical Systems Proficiency:
- Microsoft Office Suite / Adobe Pro
- SmartScreen/Video Projection Equipment
Travel Required:
- 20% Domestic and International
Citizenship:
- Authorized to Work in the US
Clearance:
- None
Decision Making, Complexity:
- Ability to analyze student experience and knowledge base and
customize instructing approach to enhance learning.
Organizational information:
- Reports to Head of Technical Training. This position is part of
Customer training and is under the Vice President of Customer
support:
Direct Reports:
- Exempt : 0
- Non-exempt : 0
Job Dimensions, Contributions to Success:
- Responsible for crafting a positive customer experience and to
deliver an excellent training experience. The Technical Training
organization trains roughly 400-500 technicians a year across most
of Airbus Helicopters products.
Nature of Contacts:
- Involved Communication on a regular Basis with internal and
external parties
Physical Requirements:
- Onsite: 80%
- Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other
electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports
and engineering drawings. Able to see and read helicopter
instruments. Able to detect various colors. 100%
- Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person
and via teleconference, vis radio communications or phone and to
hear sounds on production floor 100%
- Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver
information and participate in communications. 100%
- Equipment Operation: Must be able to climb into, onto, and out
of a helicopter and its cockpit; able to operate most office and
personal electronic equipment and special tools including
production tools 95%
- Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic
equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs 25%
- Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic
equipment, aircraft panels and parts, etc. up to 30lbs/14kgs.
25%
- Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture
and some equipment and tools, able to spin a helicopter rotor
during pre-flight checks 20%
- Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings,
working on computer or in classrooms. 50%
- Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on
production floor. 50%
- Travel: able to travel independently and at short
notice.20%
- Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to
retrieve documents or company tours): able to walk through office
and production areas including uneven surfaces.25%
- Personal Protective Equipment 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
Equal Opportunity:
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.
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