Mechanical Technician

Job Description

About the Company Airbus is a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions worldwide, pioneering sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. With over 45 years of presence, Airbus is expanding its footprint in Latin America through around 1,500 employees and several strategic sites, and as a key sourcing partner with a 500-aircraft backlog it maintains a long-term commitment to the region. As a global leader in rotary-wing aviation, Airbus Helicopters delivers high-efficiency solutions across 150 countries for civil, military and law enforcement missions. Airbus Helicopters Mexico is a strategic regional hub for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO), delivering base and line maintenance alongside specialised pilot and technician training across Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. Backed by its manufacturing facility in Querétaro, the operation delivers high-precision component production, technical support and customised retrofits. Role Overview As a Mechanical Technician you are responsible for maintaining the safe flight of helicopters by performing all required maintenance activities on the aircraft, in strict compliance with technical documentation and applicable regulations, while maintaining professional and personal conduct that supports the social and economic development of the company. Key Responsibilities Perform all maintenance work assigned by your hierarchy on helicopters, their components, sub-components and systems, or specific tasks as required, arising from service requirements, bulletins, airworthiness directives, technical and supplementary instructions and discrepancy corrections. Carry out all assigned work under the procedures and technical documentation established by the manufacturer and the applicable aeronautical authorities, always meeting specified safety and quality standards. Hold a valid licence issued by the aeronautical authority as Maintenance Technician Class I with a rating certificate for rotary-wing aircraft. Identify parts, tools and estimated time for maintenance activities through correct recording of discrepancies. Know and correctly apply all standard techniques issued by the manufacturer in every activity performed, including torquing, safety wiring, repair procedures and heat treatments. Understand and comply with the regulations, policies and objectives issued by the aeronautical authority, the manufacturer and the company, and with the quality system policies applied within it. Maintain verifiable capability in maintenance tasks for the assigned equipment. Keep work areas clean and organised in line with the established 5S procedure. Keep common and special tools, measuring equipment and ground support equipment in optimal operating condition and report any defects found or caused immediately to the supervisor or tool crib manager. Maintain and promote aeronautical awareness and commitment to objectives, responding positively to training and being willing to train personnel under your charge. Record all work performed correctly in the aircraft documentation. Comply with the company operational safety policy and report safety events in a timely and proper manner, voluntarily or confidentially. Follow defined protocols during emergency or crisis situations and follow the instructions of safety brigades during emergency response. Assist in taking risk mitigation measures and report hazards, events or situations affecting operational safety promptly. Know and comply with export control regulations, completing the defined annual training on the Mypulse platform. Requirements High school education / vocational training (essential). Skills: stress tolerance, adaptability, teamwork and integrity. Licences & Qualifications Maintenance Technician Class I (essential). Maintenance Technician Class II - avionics/electrical (desirable). Experience 1 year of experience in rotary wing aircraft maintenance. What We Offer Contract: permanent with Airbus Helicopters Mexico, S.A. de C.V., professional experience level. On-site working model. Continuous and specific training for professional development. The opportunity to join a leading international aeronautical group, with the chance to take part in international mobility programmes. Medical and life insurance. Grocery tickets. Transport support. Additional Information Airbus promotes labour equality and non-discrimination; all vacancies are open to anyone regardless of ethnic or national origin, gender, age, disability, social status, health conditions, religion, opinions, sexual orientation, marital status or any other status protected by law. Pregnancy and HIV tests are never requested in recruitment and selection processes. Airbus never asks for any form of monetary exchange during recruitment; suspected impersonation should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.

Requirements

• Perform all maintenance work assigned by your hierarchy on helicopters, their components, sub-components and systems, or specific tasks as required, arising from service requirements, bulletins, airworthiness directives, technical and supplementary instructions and discrepancy corrections.
• Carry out all assigned work under the procedures and technical documentation established by the manufacturer and the applicable aeronautical authorities, always meeting specified safety and quality standards.
• Hold a valid licence issued by the aeronautical authority as Maintenance Technician Class I with a rating certificate for rotary-wing aircraft.
• Identify parts, tools and estimated time for maintenance activities through correct recording of discrepancies.
• Know and correctly apply all standard techniques issued by the manufacturer in every activity performed, including torquing, safety wiring, repair procedures and heat treatments.
• Understand and comply with the regulations, policies and objectives issued by the aeronautical authority, the manufacturer and the company, and with the quality system policies applied within it.
• Maintain verifiable capability in maintenance tasks for the assigned equipment.
• Keep work areas clean and organised in line with the established 5S procedure.
• Keep common and special tools, measuring equipment and ground support equipment in optimal operating condition and report any defects found or caused immediately to the supervisor or tool crib manager.
• Maintain and promote aeronautical awareness and commitment to objectives, responding positively to training and being willing to train personnel under your charge.
• Record all work performed correctly in the aircraft documentation.
• Comply with the company operational safety policy and report safety events in a timely and proper manner, voluntarily or confidentially.
• Follow defined protocols during emergency or crisis situations and follow the instructions of safety brigades during emergency response.
• Assist in taking risk mitigation measures and report hazards, events or situations affecting operational safety promptly.
• Know and comply with export control regulations, completing the defined annual training on the Mypulse platform.
• High school education / vocational training (essential).
• Skills: stress tolerance, adaptability, teamwork and integrity.
• Maintenance Technician Class I (essential).
• Maintenance Technician Class II - avionics/electrical (desirable).
• 1 year of experience in rotary wing aircraft maintenance.
• Contract: permanent with Airbus Helicopters Mexico, S.A. de C.V., professional experience level.
• On-site working model.
• Continuous and specific training for professional development.
• The opportunity to join a leading international aeronautical group, with the chance to take part in international mobility programmes.
• Grocery tickets.

Benefits

• Medical and life insurance.