[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All AIRBUS jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/airbus/) · [Search jobs](/search/) AIRBUS · Columbus, MS # SkillBridge - Senior Aircraft Electrical Technician Columbus, MS Full-time Senior individual contributor Skilled Trades & Maintenance Listed on AIRBUS’s official careers site. Posted May 6, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on AIRBUS’s careers site →](https://ag.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Airbus/job/Columbus-MS/SkillBridge---Senior-Aircraft-Electrical-Technician_JR10412683) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [AIRBUS](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/airbus/) / SkillBridge - Senior Aircraft Electrical Technician ## Job description Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at USCareers@airbus.com Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English) ### Aviso Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminación (Spanish) ### Job Description Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Senior Aircraft Electrical Technician to join our H145 FAL team based in Columbus, MS. You will be part of the team to perform work as Electrical installer in the build-up and fabrication, repair, replacement of aircraft electrical/electronic components and systems in the manufacture, maintenance or refurbishing of aircraft and function check of components to verify proper functioning of components and systems. Airbus is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner (per DoDI 1322.29). This 180-day program allows transitioning service members to leverage their military technical expertise in a high-precision aerospace environment. ### SkillBridge Eligibility Active-duty service member within 180 days of separation. Written Commander (O-4 or above) authorization. Must have current work authorization for U.S. positions. ### Meet the team From building to servicing the next generation of aerospace, our team focuses on quality, productivity and efficiency. We ensure the highest quality of care and safety is built into each aircraft we assemble and maintain. Our team members make it happen. ### Your working environment On the eastern border of Mississippi you’ll find Columbus, home to our Helicopter manufacturing and assembly lines and Center of Excellence for the entire North America region. It’s here that we produce the UH-72A Lakota Helicopters for the U.S. Army in addition to the H-125 aircraft for civil and commercial customers. ### How we care for you 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+ 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. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking. ### Your challenges Apply the basic techniques and procedures of electrical installation. Read and follow detailed plans, diagrams and different standards in the fabrication of wire harnesses and electrical components. Lay-in route wires in aircraft, tying, lacing and apply appropriate anti-chaff protection. Install solder shields, splices, daisy chains and different electronic components such as resistors, capacitors and diodes etc... ### Your boarding pass Minimum six (6) years of aviation electrical experience. Current A&P license is a plus but not required. Must be able to read, write, and speak English. ### Citizenship US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license) ### Physical Requirements Onsite or remote: 98% Onsite Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings, able to see and read wire numbers. ### 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 60lbs/27kgs. ### Daily Lifting able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 60lbs/27kgs. ### Daily Pushing / Pulling able to push and pull equipment and tools. ### Daily Sitting able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer. ### Daily Squatting / Kneeling Must be able to bend, stoop, and squat. Must be able to move about freely in areas with moving aircraft and parts; work in areas where exposure to chemicals and fumes will occur. ### Daily 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 yearly. 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 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 Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor. ### Mandatory Disclaimer SkillBridge participants continue to receive military pay and benefits from the DoD. No salary or financial compensation is provided by Airbus during the program. Career Transition Pathway Upon successful completion of the program and military separation, candidates may be considered for a permanent position. Full-time benefits include competitive base salaries, incentive compensation, a retirement savings plan, and comprehensive health and welfare coverage. ### Target Military Backgrounds Aircraft Electrical & Environmental Systems: Experts in power generation, distribution, and environmental control systems. ### Aviation Electrician’s Mate Responsible for all electrical power systems, lighting, and flight controls. ### Aviation Electronics Technician Focused on radar, communications, and integrated avionics (highly relevant for wire-harness troubleshooting). ### Aircraft Electrician Maintains electrical systems on rotary-wing (Apache, Black Hawk) and fixed-wing platforms. (Formerly 68F). ### Aircraft Electrical Systems Technician (e.g., 6332, 6336, 6337). Specialized by airframe (Osprey, Harrier, F-35) but all share core electrical expertise. ### Avionics Electrical Technician Handles power, navigation, and flight control systems on rescue and patrol aircraft. (Air Force 2A6X6 - Army 15F - Navy AT, AE - Marine Corp 63XX -Coast Guard AET, AMT) Platform Experience (Examples) HH-60 Pave Hawk, CV-22 Osprey MH-60R/S Seahawk, CMV-22B AH-64 Apache, UH-60 Black Hawk, CH-47 Chinook CH-53 Super Stallion, AH-1Z Viper, UH-1Y Venom, MV-22 Osprey MH-65 Dolphin, MH-60T Jayhawk Take your career to a new level and apply online now! A full job description will be provided to candidates whom progress to interview stage or any candidate upon request. 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. ### Company Airbus Helicopters, Inc. ### Employment Type Agency / Temporary Experience Level: Professional Remote Type: Job Family: Electrician ------ ------ Airbus provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Airbus without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location in which the company has facilities. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. This assignment description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: May 6, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 167 days - Location: Columbus, MS - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on AIRBUS’s careers site →](https://ag.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Airbus/job/Columbus-MS/SkillBridge---Senior-Aircraft-Electrical-Technician_JR10412683) ## More jobs at AIRBUS ### [Aircraft Electrical Technician A (H145 FAL)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/airbus/jobs/65e022da3f6d3fbfca75/) Columbus, MS ### [Aircraft Electrical Technician A - H125 FAL](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/airbus/jobs/3edc90f031b25ed32e94/) Columbus, MS ### [Aircraft Electrical Technician A - NHC](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/airbus/jobs/07ae1b65ff5c62d3b56d/) Columbus, MS ### [Aircraft Painter - Technician A (Contract)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/airbus/jobs/272ac4c3895a77e44f2f/) Columbus, MS ### [Lead Aircraft Technician - H125 FAL](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/airbus/jobs/3ed8eafb98dc3f698273/) Columbus, MS ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [SkillBridge - Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician 2](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/c22b90bf4befcde68c34/) Northrop Grumman · United States-Florida-Melbourne ### [Aircraft Electrical/Avionics Technician, F-22 - Level 4](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/6c065e9f2da549d58932/) Lockheed Martin · Langley AFB, VA ### [(DoW SkillBridge), Aircraft Maintenance A - Electrical/Avionics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/l3harris-technologies/jobs/20f8e432c0bf98572a1e/) L3Harris Technologies · Waco, TX ### [Aircraft Component Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/e0ce3eaea0ebd219dcb1/) Lockheed Martin · Milwaukee, WI ### [DoW SkillBridge Program – Electronics Technician, Radio Communications Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/feecc9c28dfd30501d04/) BAE Systems · Saint Inigoes, Maryland, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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