Mid-Level Track Mechanic (Mecânico de Pista Pleno)

About the role

Helibras, the Airbus subsidiary and Latin America’s only helicopter manufacturer, is looking for a Mid‑Level Track Mechanic to ensure operational safety, technical compliance and aircraft readiness on the flight line.

Key responsibilities

• Perform aircraft preparation activities for flight line operations or maintenance in accordance with approved technical data and quality standards.
• Consult documentation for standards and procedures for each specific work type.
• Use required tools, equipment and test apparatus, ensuring compliance with industry quality practices.
• Support execution of aircraft tests and checks on the flight line per Helibras procedures.
• Complete aircraft control records after each activity and ensure all service records are finalized.
• Verify materials used meet manufacturer requirements.
• Perform necessary tests and checks to confirm operational status of inspected or maintained items.
• Conduct pre‑flight, production flight and post‑flight activities according to operational safety documentation.
• Apply manufacturer service bulletins not linked to Airworthiness Directives.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, ensuring no tools are left in the aircraft.

Required profile

• Technical education in Aircraft Maintenance (MMA), Mechanics, Electronics or related fields.
• Active CHT in CEL and GMP; CHT in AVI is desirable.
• Previous experience with flight line preparation, pre/post‑flight routines, production flights and functional testing on H125, H130, H135 or H145 helicopters.
• Hands‑on experience with Safran or Pratt & Whitney engines, main gearboxes (MGB), hydraulic systems and Fenestron tail rotor technology.
• Practical knowledge of flight‑control rigging and dynamic rotor balancing.
• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency for interpreting technical documentation (AMM, IPC, WDM, SB).

Required skills

• Aircraft inspection and maintenance routines.
• Use of specialized tools and test equipment.
• Engine maintenance (Safran, Pratt & Whitney).
• Main gearbox (MGB) servicing.
• Hydraulic system troubleshooting.
• Fenestron tail‑rotor technology.
• Flight‑control rigging.
• Dynamic rotor balancing.

What we offer

• Permanent contract with Monday‑Friday schedule (7 am‑5:07 pm).
• On‑site work in Itajubá, Minas Gerais.
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance, enhanced life policy and Wellhub gym access.
• Food vouchers and chartered company transportation.
• Annual profit‑sharing plan and Airbus Employee Share Ownership Plan.