Senior A&P STAR Mechanic

PHI Air Medical • Remote - Arizona, AZ

20d

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 ready to respond to emergencies and performs airframe and powerplant troubleshooting and repairs. The role includes responsibility for aircraft maintenance at assigned field bases, inventory and company assets, maintenance documentation, and coordination with the Lead Mechanic and other personnel. The position follows a 7&7 or 14&14 schedule and requires travel between bases; frequent travel, sometimes on short notice during scheduled hitch, may be required. Night shifts may be necessary when maintenance events dictate.

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 exam, including a functional capacity exam assessing strength and flexibility and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds, as well as drug screening and a background screen.
• Travel between bases is required.
• 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 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, 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 required entries in RAMCO, including work packages, status sheets, and removals and installs in the physical structure.
• Communicate with the Lead Mechanic, AMBS, and other agents to support effective and 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.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $50,000, with amounts described as up to $10,000 for one year, $25,000 for two years, and $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