Aviation Maintenance Technician 135

Air Methods•Elm City, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the Elm City Maintenance Facility and focuses on EC135 aircraft. The role requires rotor experience and avionics expertise, with a mandatory current A&P license. The technician will be responsible for performing maintenance, repairs, inspections, and alterations on company-operated aircraft and articles in accordance with Air Methods’ policies and procedures. This includes ensuring all aircraft maintenance documentation complies with Federal Aviation Regulations, company policies, and maintenance manuals, while also meeting operational goals. The Elm City facility is situated in a small town in North Carolina, with several nearby cities and towns.

Requirements

Current A&P license REQUIRED
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2 to 5 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Electrical troubleshooting and refined vibration-balancing
Sheet metal and composite repair procedures
Ability to read and understand various documents such as 337’s, Service Bulletins, AD’s, etc.
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, constantly changing environment
Ability to be a team player with a professional attitude
Ability to work a flexible schedule including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotation
Efficient in the use of electronic or paper based manuals and able to navigate through vendor data to find necessary information
Ability to learn and utilize the Company’s ERP system (Ramco)
Strong communication skills
Ability to apply creativity and problem solving skills in troubleshooting work
Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
FAA A&P License in good standing.
Must live within an hour of the base.
Subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).

Nice To Haves

Rotor experience
Mechanic with avionics experience
Factory airframe/power plant schools preferred
FAR 135 operations preferred
RAMCO experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performs inspections and repairs of aircraft and components in accordance with maintenance procedures, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, service letters, and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.
Upon installation or removal of any component or assembly, the Mechanic shall verify by physical inspection or markings on the part that the part number and serial number match the associated documentation.
Ensures all aircraft maintenance documentation is executed in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, company policies and procedures, and applicable maintenance manuals to include specific chapters.
Actively participates in the continuous improvement phase (level 4) of the company’s Safety Management System (SMS) and is familiar with the SMS policies, processes, and procedures.
Maintains work area in a clean and professional manner.
Responsible for correcting compliance or safety issues when directed by the Director of Operations, Director of Maintenance, Chief Pilot, Regional Maintenance Director, Director of Safety, or Lead Mechanic.
Responsible for advising the Pilot in Command (PIC) of any maintenance issues that would take an aircraft out of service.
Responsible for validating or confirming the data in the Status Report concerning the aircraft he or she is working on.
Requests aviation parts and supplies in order to maintain an adequate and orderly inventory of all stock items to ensure prompt repairs for operational readiness.
Other Duties as assigned.