Drive & Rotor Technician

Columbia Helicopters • Aurora, OR

43d

About The Position

The Drive & Rotor Technician will perform overhaul, repair, inspections and testing of various drive & rotor components and parts. We are looking for seasoned Technicians and those who have recently separated from Military. We are seeking both A&P School Grads and Military Aviation experience. Overhaul experience is a plus.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required, further education or advance instruction relative to technical field is desirable.
• Requires 3+ years’ mechanical experience and a strong aptitude for acquiring new mechanical skills and knowledge.
• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license preferred.
• Ability to locate, read and follow the technical data appropriate for the assigned task.
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment and hand tools appropriate to the assigned tasks.
• Ability to work overtime and/or weekends as assigned dependent on production needs.
• Ability to work in a shop environment or work outdoors locally or in remote locations as needed for customer support.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Boeing 107/CH46 or Boeing 234/CH47 transmission components and or rotor head components preferred.
• Documented military or commercial transmission or rotor head maintenance and/or component maintenance training preferred.
• Training and experience utilizing Lean methods in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Read and interprets maintenance manuals, or other technical data to determine the feasibility and method to perform the assigned tasks.
• Cleans and inspects drive & rotor components and parts for damage and wear using visual examination and special tooling and equipment. Follows shop standard work procedures for clean-up and equipment preventive maintenance.
• Replaces or repairs damaged or worn drive & rotor parts using general hand tools, special tools, pneumatic tools and precision measuring equipment. Assembles components with same tools and equipment.
• Performs tests and/or checks as required to confirm drive & rotor parts serviceability utilizing special tools and equipment.
• Properly documents all inspection findings and work performed/corrective action in the appropriate maintenance records to meet established standards.
• Maintains work areas and tools in a clean and organized manner, practices proper tool and FOD control.
• Performs work safely and utilizes the appropriate technical data for the assigned task.
• Monitors and supports continuous improvement activities by utilizing Lean and continuous improvement tools striving to identify and eliminate waste in all its forms in an effort to improve quality and safety, decrease lead time and reduce cost.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees