Hangar Aviation Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Pilot

Survival Flight•Batesville, AR

About The Position

The Hangar Aviation Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Pilot reports to the Hangar Maintenance Supervisor and is responsible for aircraft maintenance, aircraft ground runs, and flight checks in accordance with Survival Flight policies and procedures and 14 CFR Part 135 and Part 145 requirements. The maintenance technician performs maintenance, inspections, repairs, and alterations on civil aviation articles using current technical data, including manufacturers’ maintenance manuals, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, service bulletins and letters, airworthiness directives, and other FAA-acceptable or approved data. The role also includes interpreting technical documents, maintaining support equipment and fuel systems, documenting maintenance, and providing maintenance support and vacation relief at field bases for up to two weeks at a time. The maintenance pilot performs ground runs, maintenance check flights during Day VFR conditions, ferry flights, and other flights supporting the maintenance department, including transporting parts for A.O.G. support. Before performing ground runs or flight operations, the employee must complete and pass the company’s pilot training program and a check ride with the Chief Pilot. This training must be completed annually.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Airframe and Powerplant certificate.
Driver’s license.
Provide own hand tools.
Ability to take initiative and follow up on matters regarding the aircraft.
Effective communication skills and ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
Intermediate computer skills, including MS Office, internet, and email.
Commercial / Instrument Rotorcraft Pilot Certificate.
Current Pilot second class Medical Certificate.
1,200 hours total flight time.
1,000 hours PIC in helicopter.
Must remain eligible to perform in a FAA safety-sensitive position.
Willingness to travel to other Survival Flight locations for maintenance.
Ability to walk, stoop, climb, twist, bend, sit, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and move materials up to 80 lbs. without assistance.

Nice To Haves

Previous EMS experience.
Two years of experience working on helicopters.
250 hours turbine time.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, inspections, repairs, and alterations on civil aviation articles in accordance with current technical data and FAA requirements.
Read and interpret maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, and related documents.
Maintain familiarity with Repair Station requirements.
Be familiar with tools and equipment, including inspection aids, used in the assigned area.
Maintain support equipment, including heliporters, start carts, and oxygen trans-fill systems.
Document maintenance in accordance with Survival Flight policies and Federal Aviation Regulations.
Maintain the fuel system as required.
Travel to field bases to provide maintenance support and vacation relief for up to two weeks at a time.
Perform ground runs as needed in accordance with company procedures, the applicable manufacturer’s maintenance manual, and the aircraft RFM.
Perform maintenance check flights requested by the Maintenance Department, such as track and balance, operational checks, penalty flights, and verification flights, during Day VFR conditions only.
Perform ferry flights to move company aircraft between locations.
Perform flights supporting the Maintenance Department, including transporting parts to support A.O.G. needs.
Follow Maintenance Department direction for job duties and Chief Pilot direction for flight matters, authorizations, and restrictions.
Complete and pass the company pilot training program and Chief Pilot check ride before performing ground runs or flight operations, and complete this training annually.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.