Aviation Maintenance Technician 135

Air Methods•Audubon, IA

10d

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 and ensures aircraft maintenance documentation complies with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, company policies and procedures, and maintenance manuals. The technician performs aircraft and component inspections and repairs, verifies component identification against documentation when parts are installed or removed, participates in the company’s Safety Management System continuous improvement process, 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 would take an aircraft out of service, validating aircraft status report data, and requesting parts and supplies to support operational readiness. Periodic travel supporting Part 135 operations and company objectives is expected.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
2 to 5 years of related aircraft maintenance experience.
Current FAA A&P License in good standing.
Electrical troubleshooting and refined vibration-balancing skills.
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 effectively 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 to 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 Part 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 part and serial numbers against associated documentation when installing or removing a component or assembly.
Complete aircraft maintenance documentation in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, company policies and procedures, and applicable maintenance manuals.
Participate in the continuous improvement phase 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 operations, maintenance, safety, or flight leadership, or the Lead Mechanic.
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 when necessary.
Travel periodically in support of Part 135 operations and company objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.