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. Helibras, the only helicopter manufacturer in Latin America and an Airbus subsidiary, is the rotary-wing market leader across the civil, executive and defence segments. Its operations span assembly and customisation through to high-complexity maintenance, and its infrastructure supports rapid operational response for demanding missions. Role Overview As a Track Mechanic you will ensure operational safety, technical compliance and aircraft readiness on the flight line by performing inspections, functional tests and maintenance routines in strict compliance with manufacturer-approved documentation, aviation authority regulations, and Helibras quality and governance standards. Key Responsibilities Prepare aircraft for flight line operations or maintenance in accordance with approved technical data, ensuring documentation and quality compliance. Consult the documentation covering the standards and procedures defined for each specific type of work. Use the tools, equipment and support test apparatus required for assigned tasks, in line with generally accepted industry quality practices and standards. Support the execution of aircraft tests and checks on the flight line when required, in compliance with Helibras procedures. Complete aircraft control records after each activity and ensure all service-related records are finalised before the job is considered complete. Verify that materials used during service execution comply with the manufacturer standard requirements. Perform the tests and checks needed to confirm the operational status of inspected or maintained items against compliance criteria. Conduct pre-flight, production flight and post-flight activities in accordance with the applicable operational safety documentation. Comply with manufacturer service bulletins that are not linked to Airworthiness Directives (ADs) issued by aeronautical authorities. Clean, organise and stow all tools used, ensure no tools are left inside the aircraft, and keep the workstation clean with all debris collected and disposed of correctly at the end of the shift. Requirements Intermediate to advanced English for interpreting manufacturer technical documentation (AMM, IPC, WDM and SB). Licences & Qualifications Technical education in aeronautical maintenance (MMA), mechanics, electronics or a related field. Active Brazilian technical licence (CHT) in CEL (airframe) and GMP (powerplant). CHT in AVI (avionics) is desirable. Experience Previous experience in flight line preparation, pre- and post-flight routines, production flights and functional testing on the H125, H130, H135 or H145 families. Hands-on experience with engines (Safran / Pratt & Whitney), main gearboxes (MGB), hydraulic systems and Fenestron tail rotor technology. Practical experience in flight control rigging and dynamic rotor balancing procedures. What We Offer Contract: permanent (CLT, indefinite term) with Helicopteros do Brasil S/A - Helibras. Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 17:07. Location model: on-site in Itajubá, Minas Gerais. Health and wellbeing: comprehensive medical and dental insurance, enhanced life policy and Wellhub (Gympass). Daily conveniences: food vouchers and chartered company transport. Financial and long-term rewards: annual profit-sharing plan (PPR) and the Airbus Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP). Additional Information The role requires awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity. Airbus never asks for any form of monetary exchange during recruitment; suspected impersonation should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.
Requirements
- Prepare aircraft for flight line operations or maintenance in accordance with approved technical data, ensuring documentation and quality compliance.
- Consult the documentation covering the standards and procedures defined for each specific type of work.
- Use the tools, equipment and support test apparatus required for assigned tasks, in line with generally accepted industry quality practices and standards.
- Support the execution of aircraft tests and checks on the flight line when required, in compliance with Helibras procedures.
- Complete aircraft control records after each activity and ensure all service-related records are finalised before the job is considered complete.
- Verify that materials used during service execution comply with the manufacturer standard requirements.
- Perform the tests and checks needed to confirm the operational status of inspected or maintained items against compliance criteria.
- Conduct pre-flight, production flight and post-flight activities in accordance with the applicable operational safety documentation.
- Comply with manufacturer service bulletins that are not linked to Airworthiness Directives (ADs) issued by aeronautical authorities.
- Clean, organise and stow all tools used, ensure no tools are left inside the aircraft, and keep the workstation clean with all debris collected and disposed of correctly at the end of the shift.
- Intermediate to advanced English for interpreting manufacturer technical documentation (AMM, IPC, WDM and SB).
- Technical education in aeronautical maintenance (MMA), mechanics, electronics or a related field.
- Active Brazilian technical licence (CHT) in CEL (airframe) and GMP (powerplant).
- CHT in AVI (avionics) is desirable.
- Previous experience in flight line preparation, pre- and post-flight routines, production flights and functional testing on the H125, H130, H135 or H145 families.
- Hands-on experience with engines (Safran / Pratt & Whitney), main gearboxes (MGB), hydraulic systems and Fenestron tail rotor technology.
- Practical experience in flight control rigging and dynamic rotor balancing procedures.
- Contract: permanent (CLT, indefinite term) with Helicopteros do Brasil S/A - Helibras.
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 17:07.
- Location model: on-site in Itajubá, Minas Gerais.
- Daily conveniences: food vouchers and chartered company transport.
- Financial and long-term rewards: annual profit-sharing plan (PPR) and the Airbus Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Benefits
- Health and wellbeing: comprehensive medical and dental insurance, enhanced life policy and Wellhub (Gympass).