Senior A&P Mechanic

PHI Health•Victoria, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

PHI Health is seeking an A&P-licensed mechanic to maintain its helicopters and help ensure its aircraft are ready to respond to emergencies. The role involves investigating and repairing airframe and powerplant issues and supporting the company’s air medical transport mission. The position is based in Victoria, Texas, follows a 7-and-7 schedule, and requires travel between bases. Candidates must live within a one-hour drive or 60 miles of the base, whichever is greater. Night shifts may be required when maintenance events dictate.

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.
Ability to pass a pre-placement physical exam, including a functional capacity exam assessing strength and flexibility and requiring lifting up to 100 pounds, as well as drug and background screenings.
Ability to travel frequently, sometimes on short notice during regularly scheduled hitch.
Ability to work night shifts when maintenance events dictate.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Review and evaluate daily maintenance and inspection requirements and complete tasks needed 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 all assigned aircraft, review stock levels, and requisition spares 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 inspection and maintenance forms that work meets FAA, manufacturer, and PHI Health requirements.
Complete RAMCO entries, including work packages, status sheets, and removals and installs in the physical structure.
Maintain close communication with the Lead Mechanic, AMBS, and other appropriate agents to ensure timely job completion.
Maintain parts inventory and recommend changes to inventory levels when necessary.
Maintain company-provided special tools and ensure scheduled calibration is performed.
Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.