Senior Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Avionics

About the Company

Airbus is a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions worldwide. With over 45 years of presence in Latin America, around 1,500 employees, several strategic sites and a 500-aircraft backlog, it is committed to the region's long-term growth. Helibras (Helicopteros do Brasil S/A), an Airbus subsidiary and the only helicopter manufacturer in Latin America, leads the rotary-wing market across civil, executive and defence segments, with operations ranging from assembly and customisation to high-complexity maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, inspections and alterations on aircraft and components in full compliance with aviation regulations (RBAC 43 and 145), Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs) and applicable manuals (manufacturer, Helibras MOM and MCQ).
• Act as Delegated Inspector (when appointed) and approve the return to service of aircraft and components, including major repairs and alterations, with rigorous recording on official forms (e.g. SEGVOO001 and SEGVOO003).
• Supervise, guide and train Junior/Mid-level mechanics and unlicensed assistants, giving technical and practical support for accurate execution of Work Orders.
• Provide technical support to research, development and technological innovation projects applied to equipment maintenance and operation.
• Keep the workstation clean and organised and strictly control tooling to prevent Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and ensure operational safety.

Requirements

• Technical education in Aircraft Maintenance Mechanics (MMA).
• Proficiency in Portuguese (spoken, written and reading).
• English assessed at interview: the English version of the advert asks for intermediate level, the Portuguese version for advanced level.
• Internal candidates should observe the internal "Golden Rule".

Licences & Qualifications

• Brazilian Aircraft Maintenance Licence (CHT) in Avionics (AVI) and Airframe (CEL).

Experience

• Solid experience in the role.
• Solid experience with the Airbus Helicopters EC725/H225 range.

What We Offer

• Contract: CLT, permanent (indefinite term).
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 17:07.
• Work model: on site in Itajubá (Minas Gerais).
• Health and well-being: comprehensive medical and dental cover, life insurance and Wellhub (formerly Gympass).
• Daily perks: food vouchers and company-chartered transport.
• Financial and long-term incentives: Profit and Results Sharing Programme (PPR) and Airbus Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• A Top Employers-certified company with a dynamic, collaborative and innovative environment.
• Challenging projects, growth and development opportunities, and possible mobility within the Airbus Group.

Additional Information

Full-time, permanent position at Helicopteros do Brasil S/A - Helibras (professional level, flight line job family). Job ID JR10454311. Flexible working arrangements are supported where possible. Airbus never asks for money during recruitment.