Assistant Aircraft Mechanic

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC•Dodge City, KS

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic Assistant operates under the Inspection Authorization holder by performing maintenance and assisting with inspections on our fleet of Air Tractor aircraft. This position is with Diversified Applications, Inc. (DAI). DAI is our aerial application business and operates under several different names throughout the U.S. as we continue to acquire small companies to actively expand this segment of our business. The goal of DAI is to become the leader of the agricultural aviation industry by continuously growing our fleet of fixed wing aircraft and helicopters.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Three years of Air Tractor airframe maintenance work experience is required.
Knowledge of tools and machinery.
Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
Valid U.S. driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle.
Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.
Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

Nice To Haves

Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.

Responsibilities

Disassembles and assembles Air Tractor airframe components.
Services and maintains braking systems.
Maintains aircraft spray system.
Diagnoses faults.
Changes tires.
Performs yard maintenance and general housekeeping duties in shop.
Operates company vehicles.
Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
Other work-related duties as assigned by your leader.
Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Follows all company policies and procedures.

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.
Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
Three-year vesting on company-match with 1,000 hours of service.
Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave.
Education Assistance.
And much more!