Senior A&P STAR MEchanic

PHI Air Medical • Remote - Arizona, AZ

20d • Onsite

About The Position

PHI Health is seeking an A&P-licensed mechanic with at least two years of experience as a Certified Aircraft Mechanic to maintain its helicopter fleet. The mechanic helps ensure aircraft are airworthy and ready to respond to emergencies by investigating and repairing airframe and powerplant issues. The role may be part of the PHI Roving Maintenance Team, requires travel between bases, and follows a 7&7 or 14&14 schedule. Night shifts may be required when maintenance events dictate. A sign-on bonus of up to $50,000 is advertised, with the stated amount varying by experience; crew car availability and off-duty housing are also offered while on hitch. The position is based in Bay City, Texas.

PHI Health describes itself as a leading U.S. air ambulance provider, transporting more than 22,000 patients annually from more than 80 bases. Its mission is to move communities to health while maintaining the highest standard of safety.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• FAA Mechanic Certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
• At least two years of maintenance experience as a Certified Mechanic.
• Basic communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• Pass a pre-placement physical examination, including a functional capacity exam assessing strength and flexibility and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds, as well as drug and background screening.
• For mechanics on the PHI Roving Maintenance Team: 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 perform tasks necessary to maintain aircraft airworthiness.
• Notify the Lead Mechanic of unusual situations requiring schedule or aircraft changes, additional manpower, or technical assistance.
• At a field base, maintain all assigned aircraft, review stock levels, requisition needed spares, and ensure the safety and security of company assets.
• Prepare reports, requisitions, and inventories, and certify in aircraft logs and related inspection and maintenance 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 installations.
• Maintain close communication with the Lead Mechanic, AMBS, and other relevant agents to support effective and timely job completion.
• Maintain parts inventory and recommend inventory-level changes when necessary.
• Maintain company-provided special tools and ensure scheduled calibration.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $50,000; listed bonus tiers include up to $10,000 for one year, up to $25,000 for two years, and up to $50,000 for three years.
• Crew car available while on hitch.
• Off-duty housing while on hitch.
• Competitive pay.
• Shift bonuses and shift incentives.
• Annual Safety Bonus.
• Annual Employee Bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED