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About The Position

The Hangar Aviation Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Pilot reports to the Hangar Maintenance Supervisor and is responsible for performing aircraft maintenance, ground runs, and flight checks in accordance with Survival Flight policies and procedures and applicable 14 CFR Part 135 and Part 145 requirements. In the aviation maintenance technician role, the position performs maintenance, inspections, repairs, and alterations using current manufacturer and other FAA-acceptable or approved technical data. It also involves maintaining support equipment and fuel systems, documenting maintenance, and providing maintenance support and vacation relief at field bases, including travel for up to two weeks at a time. In the maintenance pilot role, the position performs maintenance ground runs, maintenance check flights during Day VFR conditions, ferry flights, and other flights supporting maintenance operations. The employee follows direction from the Maintenance Department for job duties and from the Chief Pilot for flight matters. Before conducting ground runs or flight operations, the employee must complete and pass the company pilot training program and a check ride with the Chief Pilot; this training must be completed annually. Work is primarily conducted under general shop conditions, with exposure to seasonal weather, aircraft exhaust, vehicle emissions, engine noise, moving mechanical parts, lubricants, metals, and solvents. Nights, weekends, and holidays may be required based on operational needs. The employee must be able to perform the listed physical activities and move materials weighing up to 80 pounds without assistance, remain eligible for an FAA safety-sensitive position, and travel to other Survival Flight locations for maintenance.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Airframe and Powerplant certificate.
  • Driver's license.
  • Must provide own hand tools.
  • Ability to take initiative and follow up on matters regarding the aircraft.
  • Effective communication skills and ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
  • Intermediate computer skills, including MS Office, internet, and email.
  • Commercial / Instrument Rotorcraft Pilot Certificate.
  • Current second-class pilot medical certificate.
  • 1,200 hours total flight time.
  • 1,000 hours PIC in a helicopter.
  • Must remain eligible to perform in an FAA safety-sensitive position.
  • Ability to walk, stoop, climb, twist, bend, sit, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and move materials up to 80 pounds without assistance.
  • Willingness to travel to other Survival Flight locations to perform maintenance.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous EMS experience.
  • Two years of experience working on helicopters.
  • 250 hours turbine time.

Responsibilities

  • Perform aircraft maintenance, inspections, repairs, and alterations in accordance with current manufacturer technical data and other FAA-acceptable or approved data.
  • Read and interpret maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, and related documents.
  • Maintain familiarity with Repair Station requirements.
  • Be thoroughly familiar with tools, equipment, and inspection aids in the assigned area.
  • Maintain support equipment, including heliporters, start carts, and oxygen trans-fill systems.
  • Document all maintenance in accordance with Survival Flight policies and Federal Aviation Regulations.
  • Maintain the fuel system as required.
  • Travel to field bases to provide maintenance support and vacation relief, for up to two weeks at a time.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Perform maintenance ground runs as needed, following company procedures, the applicable manufacturer's maintenance manual, and the aircraft RFM.
  • Perform maintenance check flights requested by the Maintenance Department, such as track and balance, system operational checks, penalty flights, and verification flights for specific flight issues; conduct these flights during Day VFR conditions only.
  • Conduct ferry flights to move company aircraft between locations.
  • Perform flights supporting the Maintenance Department, including transporting parts to another location in support of A.O.G.
  • Follow Maintenance Department direction for job duties and Chief Pilot direction for flight matters, including flight authorizations and restrictions.
  • Complete and pass the company pilot training program and a check ride with the Chief Pilot before performing ground runs or flight operations, and complete this training annually.
  • Travel to other Survival Flight locations to perform maintenance.

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Based on current job postings on Teal, the average Aviation Maintenance Technician salary in the US is approximately $81,000 per year, with a typical range of $47,000 to $129,000.
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