Mechanic, Aircraft Light Lead

PHI Air Medical•Lynchburg, VA

About The Position

PHI Health is seeking an Aircraft Light Lead Mechanic to direct and support aircraft repair and maintenance work under the general direction of the Area Maintenance Manager. The lead assigns and monitors work, trains and evaluates mechanics, may certify that completed work meets applicable standards, reviews documentation, and performs mechanic duties as time permits. At field bases, the role also oversees assigned aircraft maintenance, base equipment, stock levels, and the safety and security of company assets. The position requires compliance with applicable FAA, manufacturer, company, JSA, and SMS requirements. PHI Health provides emergency air medical transport services in the United States. The company describes its mission as moving communities to health while maintaining the highest standard of safety. The schedule is listed as 7&7. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 is advertised. The posting also describes a competitive pay and benefits package but does not specify its components.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
FAA Mechanic Certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
At least 5 years of maintenance experience as a Certified Mechanic.
Knowledge of the maintenance sections of company manuals, Operations Specifications, and FARs.
Basic communication and management skills.
Computer skills.
Ability to communicate verbally, effectively, and clearly in person and by phone.
Ability to pass a pre-placement physical exam, including a functional capacity exam involving strength and flexibility assessment and lifting up to 100 pounds, as well as drug screening and a background screen.

Responsibilities

Schedule, assign, and shift workers as needed to carry out plans and production schedules defined by the manager.
Review daily maintenance and inspection requirements, evaluate priorities, and assign tasks to use resources efficiently.
Follow up on assignments to ensure correct methods, procedures, and practices are followed and assigned work is completed satisfactorily.
Notify the manager of unusual situations requiring schedule or aircraft changes, additional manpower, or technical assistance.
Recommend disciplinary action when appropriate.
Provide on-the-job training to mechanics and evaluate their progress.
At a field base, oversee maintenance of assigned aircraft, review stock levels, and requisition spare parts as needed.
Ensure the safety and security of company assets at the field base.
Prepare reports, requisitions, and inventories, and may certify in aircraft logs and related forms that work meets FAA, manufacturer, and PHI Health requirements.
Complete required RAMCO entries, including work packages, status sheets, removals, and installs in the physical structure.
Maintain communication with the Manager, AMBS, and other relevant agents to support effective and timely job completion.
Perform mechanic duties as time permits and other duties as assigned.
Ensure personnel maintaining aircraft follow applicable JSA’s and appropriate SMS Manuals.
Maintain the base and equipment.