Aviation Maintenance Technician 135

Air Methods • St Louis, MO

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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 position supports the company’s operational goals while ensuring aircraft maintenance documentation complies with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, company policies and procedures, and maintenance manuals. The technician will work on a Bell 407 at a maintenance facility; rotor experience is preferred. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

The role requires timely on-call availability during nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary, along with regular attendance. Periodic travel in support of Part 135 operations and company objectives is expected, estimated at 10–25%. The employee must live within an hour of the base and be able to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and a 24/7 on-call rotation. The position is subject to DOT/FAA drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

• 2 to 5 years of job-related experience.
• Current, active FAA A&P license in good standing.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and a 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Ability to provide timely on-call availability during nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
• Must live within an hour of the base.
• 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 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 use creativity and problem-solving skills in troubleshooting work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Subject to DOT/FAA drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment, random, reasonable-cause/suspicion, and post-accident testing.

Nice To Haves

• Rotor experience.
• Factory airframe/powerplant schools.
• Experience with FAR Part 135 operations.
• RAMCO experience.
• Electrical troubleshooting and refined vibration-balancing skills.
• Sheet metal and composite repair skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft and component inspections and repairs in accordance with maintenance procedures, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, service letters, and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Verify the part and serial numbers of components or assemblies against their associated documentation when installing or removing them.
• 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 follow its policies, processes, and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and professional work area.
• Correct compliance or safety issues when directed by designated company leaders, including the Director of Operations, Director of Maintenance, Chief Pilot, Regional Maintenance Director, Director of Safety, or Lead Mechanic.
• Advise the Pilot in Command of maintenance issues that would take an aircraft out of service.
• Validate or confirm information 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $15,000 sign-on bonus.
• The posting references industry-leading benefits and directs applicants to the company benefits page, but does not specify individual benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed