A&P Field Based Aviation Maintenance Technician - EC135 - MLB

Metro Aviation • Melbourne, FL

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About The Position

Metro Aviation, Inc. is seeking a skilled and experienced A&P Field Based Aviation Maintenance Technician (EC135) in Melbourne, Florida at the First Flight Program. Our mission is to provide the safest and highest quality aircraft operations, completions, and maintenance so that our customers can safely and effectively accomplish their mission profile, our employees can exercise their talents and maximize their potential, and the Company can ensure its financial stability. Our goal is to find qualified candidates who value our mission and contribute to our overall safety culture. We invest in the well-being of our employees. The following FREE benefits are offered to all full-time employees: Family Health and Prescription Insurance, Family Dental Insurance, Family Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate.
• Inspection Authorization and/or FAR 135 experience a plus.
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years turbine rotorcraft or airplane experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Possess sound judgment and objectivity in decision-making.
• Proficient in aircraft maintenance, inspection, and repair.
• A thorough knowledge of FARS, the General Operations Manual, Operations Specifications, and other pertinent information.
• Extensive knowledge of all aircraft mechanical systems functions and interactions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a close liaison with the A&P Lead Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) to provide up-to-date and current status of aircraft and forecast downtime.
• Perform aircraft maintenance including inspection, modification, maintenance, and repair of aircraft, airframe, rotors, propellers, engines, and appliances in accordance with the procedures in the MAI General Operations Manual, Approved Aircraft Inspection Program, Manufacturer's documentation, applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, and other approved data sources.
• Communicate, plan, and coordinate with the Lead AMT the schedule of maintenance for base aircraft, considering such factors as workflow, location of equipment, facilities, tools, parts, supplies, and job requirements.
• Communicate with the pilots and the clinical crew upon arrival at the base regarding the condition of the aircraft.
• Maintain the field base to the standards of company policy and procedure requires.
• Ensure all maintenance activity is recorded in the aircraft logbook or company work order.
• Take complete ownership and responsibility of each aircraft assigned to the base.
• Prepare and submit material requests and inventory usage reports as directed.
• Receive inventory and ship inventory to other locations.
• Maintain company-owned local Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
• Ensure all necessary aircraft documents and MAI documents are completed and maintained in accordance with applicable 14 CFR Regulations, General Operations Manual, and company policies.
• Perform inspections on all incoming parts and materials immediately upon arrival.
• Ensure parts with a shelf life limit are removed from inventory prior to expiration.
• Request Secondary Maintenance Checks following any maintenance, preventative maintenance, inspections, repairs or alterations.
• Ensure all company-owned and personal-owned calibrated tools are kept up to date on the company-calibrated tool tracking log for their assigned base or location.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Family Health and Prescription Insurance
• Family Dental Insurance
• Family Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $5,000 Retention Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED