Mechanic - Fixed Base, CEM (West Mifflin, PA)

UPMC•West Mifflin, PA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The UPMC Center for Emergency Medicine is hiring a full-time Fixed Base Mechanic to support its West Mifflin, Pennsylvania location. The mechanic is responsible for maintenance of Center for Emergency Medicine of Western PA, Inc. aircraft and reports directly to the Fixed Base Manager. The schedule is second shift, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with occasional on-call and base coverage as needed. The role may involve working in rooms where medications are stored; contact with medications is not allowed.

Requirements

Meet all Junior Mechanic requirements.
For internal applicants: at least 2 years of experience as a CEM Junior Mechanic; received at least a “Solid/Strong/Good Performer” rating on the last 2 APRs; completed the CEM Fuel Trailer Training Syllabus and CEM Records Training Syllabus; and accumulated 15 CEM Maintenance “Assist” Career Ladder Points.
For external applicants: at least 2 years of experience as a licensed airframe and powerplant mechanic.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent coordination skills.
Basic computer skills, including use of word processing, database, and spreadsheet software.
Current FAA Airframe and Power Plant Mechanics Certificate. A grace period of up to six months from hire may be considered for applicants transitioning from military aviation maintenance.
Act 34 clearance.

Nice To Haves

Previous EC135 and BK 117 C2 experience.
Rotor aircraft experience.
FCC License.

Responsibilities

Provide the Fixed Base Manager with the current airworthiness status of CEM aircraft at the Fixed Base.
Ensure compliance with FAA, manufacturer, and company maintenance requirements for CEM aircraft.
Ensure defective or un-airworthy parts or components are not installed on aircraft.
May authorize or return aircraft to service after maintenance functions.
Submit inspection and maintenance paperwork for the fixed base location to the records department in a timely manner.
Cover duties at another base site as needed for vacations or off-duty time.
Maintain adequate parts stock at the base to prevent shortages.
Receive, inspect, and properly tag parts, components, sub-components, and consumables.
Perform a daily check on assigned aircraft once in every 24-hour period after its first flight following the prior daily check.
Clean aircraft daily as required.
Ensure referenced maintenance publications are current before use.
Update and maintain the aircraft computer run status report for aircraft assigned to the Fixed Base.
Maintain ground support equipment assigned to the base and, depending on location, monitor and maintain the local fuel storage and dispensing system.
Monitor shelf-life limitations of parts and supplies.
Ensure calibrated tools and equipment are current on calibration before use.