Mécanicien Piste H160 (H/F)

Mécanicien Piste H160 (f/h)

Airbus Helicopters seeks a Mécanicien Piste H160 to join our aircraft assembly line service in Marignane, France. The role is responsible for flight‑testing and delivery of new H160 helicopters.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and testing equipment before and after flight tests.
• Performing flight‑test and return‑flight inspections.
• Executing fixed‑point adjustments and flight‑test procedures.
• Participating in debriefings with pilots.
• Carrying out maintenance operations.
• Applying final configuration changes.
• Updating quality documentation.
• Contributing to continuous product improvement.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate or BTS in aeronautics or equivalent military maintenance experience.
• Open to change, proactive in deploying new processes.
• Data‑driven mindset (e.g., MES on tablet, connected tools, RFID).
• Strong knowledge of flight‑test, maintenance, airworthiness, and documentation updates.
• Excellent relational skills, responsive, team oriented.
• Technical English, intermediate level.
• Fluent in French.

A security clearance or eligibility for a security clearance is required.

Professional travel may be required; applicant must be willing to travel as necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package (salary, bonus, profit sharing, share plan).
• Comprehensive training, mentorship, international mobility.
• Health coverage, retirement plan, work/life balance support.
• Dynamic CSE offering restaurant, sports complex, travel allowances, and more.
• Transportation benefits: company shuttles or annual transport pass reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity

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. No monetary exchange will be requested during recruitment.

Company and Position Details

• Company: Airbus Helicopters SAS
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Job Class (France): Classe C05
• Experience Level: Professional
• Job Family: Flight line