Helicopter Mechanic - South Central Region

Air Methods•Homebased, NM

6d•$30 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Are you an experienced aviation mechanic looking to make a difference in the field of air medical transport? Join our dedicated team at Air Methods in our South Central Region, where your skills will help ensure the safety and reliability of our life-saving services. If you’re ready to take your career to new heights, we encourage you to apply! At Air Methods, we specialize in providing critical air medical transport to those in need. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care and support during emergency situations, and we are seeking passionate mechanics to help maintain our fleet of advanced aircraft. Air Methods is a team of caring, innovative and collaborative individuals with one purpose- to save lives every day. There’s a dedication to our mission that is palpable. We value the diversity of backgrounds, ideas, opinions, and life experiences that our team members bring. We selectively hire people who consider themselves high-achievers and those that have empathy. We all share the intrinsic motivation to be of service to others; patience advocacy is in our DNA. Our values create an open and transparent culture where we instill mutual trust, autonomy and outside-the-box thinking.

Requirements

ROTORCRAFT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
TWO to FIVE years’ related work experience
Ability to successfully pass FAA mandated Drug and Alcohol Test
FAA A&P License in good standing- REQUIRED
Valid Drivers License REQUIRED
2 to 5 years’ related 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.

Nice To Haves

Factory Airframe/power plant schools preferred
FAR 135 operations experience preferred
Previous experience with RAMCO preferred
Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred
Factory airframe/power plant schools preferred
FAR 135 operations preferred
RAMCO experience preferred

Responsibilities

Perform inspections and repairs of aircraft/components in accordance with maintenance procedures, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, service letters and applicable FAA regulations
Be responsible for correcting compliance or safety issues when directed by the Director of Operations, Director of Maintenance, Chief Pilot, Director of Safety or Lead Mechanic
Perform maintenance on 145 shop’s support equipment
Advise the Pilot in Command of any maintenance issues that would take aircraft out of service
Ensure all maintenance documentation is in compliance
Actively participate in the continuous improvement phase (level 4) of the company’s Safety Management System and be familiar with the SMS policies, processes, and procedures
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
Maintains work area in a clean and professional manner
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
Request aviation parts and supplies in order to maintain an adequate and orderly inventory of all stock items to ensure prompt repairs for operational readiness