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DCR Aircraft Technician B

by Airbus Americas

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Date Posted

October 22, 2026

Employment Type

Full Time

Salary Range

Negotiable

Cost of Living

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Locations

Grand Prairie, Texas

Application Deadline

November 21, 2026

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.

Job Description:

Job Summary: Performs assigned work in support of the Dynamic Component Shop.

Responsibilities:

  • Overhaul: 50%
    • Disassembly of components
    • Cleaning of aircraft parts
    • Reworks parts for the overhaul process
    • Inspects parts for continued airworthiness
    • Assembles parts for repair or overhaul
  • Uses Maintenance Manuals: 20%
    • Refers to manuals (electronic/paper) to determine rework limitations
    • Refers to manuals (electronic/paper) for proper cleaning methods
    • Refers to manuals (electronic/paper) to determine how to disassemble components
  • Uses Computers/Tablets to Make Record Entries: 20%
    • Documents labour hours against service orders
    • Documents defects noted during disassembly, cleaning, and rework activities
    • Documents labour efforts for payroll requirements
  • FOD/Tool Control: 10%
    • Inventory tool box daily
    • Reporting missing items
    • Verifying calibrations are current
    • Area clean of foreign objects

Additional Responsibilities:

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

  • Required: HS diploma or equivalent
  • Preferred: Some trade school, An A&P certificate is desirable

Experience:

  • Required: Minimum of two (2) years related experience; some experience may be substituted for education normally acquired in the attainment of an A&P certificate
  • Preferred: None

Licensure/Certifications:

  • Required: None
  • Preferred: FAA Airframe Certificate or equivalent

Travel Required:

  • Less than 10% Domestic and International

Citizenship:

  • Authorized to work in the US

Clearance:

  • None

Skills:

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

  • Required: Read, write, and understand the English language
  • Preferred: None

Communication Skills:

  • Required: Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English
  • Preferred: Bi-lingual French or German

Technical Systems Proficiency:

  • Required: None
  • Preferred: Competent in Microsoft Office Systems such as Excel, Word, etc.

Job Dimensions:

  • This position requires technicians to read and understand technical data in relation to the gearbox they are performing maintenance on. They must be able to ask questions of their lead technician or assigned trainer if they do not understand the technical data or assigned task before taking action that could cause damage to equipment or injure themselves or others.

Physical Requirements:

  • Onsite or remote: 90% Onsite
  • Vision: Able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens; able to read documents, reports, and engineering drawings 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: 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 30lbs/14kgs daily
  • Lifting: Able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs daily
  • Pushing/Pulling: Able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools daily
  • Sitting: Able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer daily
  • Squatting/Kneeling: Able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving
  • Standing: Able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor daily
  • Travel: Able to travel independently and at short notice, possible once or twice a year
  • Walking: 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

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.

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.

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