Senior A&P Mechanic

PHI Air Medical•Victoria, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

PHI Health is seeking an A&P-licensed aircraft mechanic to maintain its helicopters and help keep its air ambulance fleet ready to respond to emergencies. The mechanic investigates and repairs airframe and powerplant issues and supports the company’s mission of providing safe, reliable air medical transport. The schedule is 7 days on and 7 days off. Candidates must live within a one-hour drive or 60 miles of the base, whichever is greater. Travel between bases is required.

Requirements

High school diploma.
FAA Mechanic Certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
At least 2 years of maintenance experience as a certified mechanic.
Basic communication skills.
Computer skills.
Pass a pre-placement physical exam, including a functional capacity exam assessing strength and flexibility, and be able to lift up to 100 pounds.
Pass drug screening and background screening.
For mechanics on the PHI Roving Maintenance Team: be able to travel frequently, sometimes on short notice during regularly scheduled hitch.
Be able to work night shifts when maintenance events require.

Nice To Haves

For mechanics on the PHI Roving Maintenance Team: sheet metal repair skills and/or avionics troubleshooting or repair skills.

Responsibilities

Review daily maintenance and inspection requirements and perform tasks to maintain aircraft airworthiness.
Notify the Lead Mechanic about unusual situations that may require schedule or aircraft changes, additional manpower, or technical assistance.
At a field base, maintain assigned aircraft, review stock levels, and requisition spare parts needed for repairs.
Ensure the safety and security of company assets at the field base.
Prepare reports, requisitions, and inventories, and certify in aircraft logs and related forms that completed work meets FAA, manufacturer, and PHI Health requirements.
Complete entries in RAMCO, including work packages, status sheets, and physical-structure removals and installs.
Communicate with the Lead Mechanic, AMBS, and other appropriate agents to support effective and timely job completion.
Maintain parts inventory and recommend changes to inventory levels when needed.
Maintain company-provided special tools and ensure their calibration is performed as scheduled.
Perform other related duties as assigned.