Aviation Maintenance Technician 135

Air Methods•Kingman, AZ

4d•$55,438 - $83,169

About The Position

Responsible for performing maintenance, repairs, inspections, and alterations of company-operated aircraft and articles as assigned, in accordance with Air Methods’ policies and procedures. The role supports company operational goals while ensuring aircraft maintenance documentation complies with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, company policies and procedures, and maintenance manuals. The technician performs inspections and repairs, verifies component and assembly identification against associated documentation, supports the company’s Safety Management System, and maintains a clean, professional work area. The position also involves addressing compliance or safety issues when directed, advising the Pilot in Command of maintenance issues that could take an aircraft out of service, validating aircraft status report data, and requesting parts and supplies to support operational readiness. Other duties may be assigned. The position requires periodic travel in support of Part 135 operations and company objectives, with 25–50% of time spent traveling. Timely on-call availability during nights, weekends, and holidays may be necessary. The technician must maintain regular scheduled attendance and be able to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and a 24/7 on-call rotation. Compensation is listed as $55,438.24–$83,168.80 per year.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 2 to 5 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
FAA A&P License in good standing.
Knowledge of electrical troubleshooting and refined vibration-balancing.
Knowledge of sheet metal and composite repair procedures.
Ability to read and understand documents such as 337s, service bulletins, and airworthiness directives.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
Ability to work as a team player with a professional attitude.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and a 24/7 on-call rotation.
Ability to use electronic or paper-based manuals and navigate vendor data to find necessary information.
Ability to learn and use the company’s ERP system (Ramco).
Strong communication skills.
Ability to apply creativity and problem-solving skills in troubleshooting work.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Regular scheduled attendance.
Subject to DOT/FAA drug and/or alcohol testing, including pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, and post-accident testing.

Nice To Haves

Factory airframe/power plant school experience.
Experience with FAR 135 operations.
RAMCO experience.

Responsibilities

Perform inspections and repairs of aircraft and components in accordance with maintenance procedures, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, service letters, and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.
Verify that component and assembly part numbers and serial numbers match associated documentation when installing or removing components or assemblies.
Complete aircraft maintenance documentation in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, company policies and procedures, and applicable maintenance manuals.
Participate in the continuous improvement phase (level 4) of the company’s Safety Management System and remain familiar with its policies, processes, and procedures.
Maintain a clean and professional work area.
Correct compliance or safety issues when directed by designated company leaders.
Advise the Pilot in Command of maintenance issues that would take an aircraft out of service.
Validate or confirm aircraft data in the Status Report for the aircraft being worked on.
Request aviation parts and supplies to maintain an adequate, orderly inventory and support prompt repairs and operational readiness.
Provide timely on-call availability during nights, weekends, and holidays if necessary.
Travel periodically in support of Part 135 operations and company objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.