A&P Field-Based Helicopter Technician (EC145) – Sign-On Bonus

Helicopter Jobs; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Metro Aviation, Inc. seeks a skilled A&P Field Based Aviation Maintenance Technician (EC145) in Allentown, PA to ensure aircraft are safe and airworthy under applicable regulations and Metro policies.

The role includes coordinating maintenance with the Lead AMT, maintaining logs, and upholding safety culture. Ideal candidates hold an FAA A&P certificate with IA and FAR 135 exposure; minimum 3 years rotorcraft or airplane experience, and willingness to work full time on site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate.
• Inspection Authorization and FAR 135 experience a plus.
• Minimum of three (3) years turbine rotorcraft or airplane experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain liaison with the A&P Lead AMT to provide status of aircraft and forecast downtime.
• Perform maintenance, inspection, modification, maintenance, and repair per MAI data and regulations.
• Plan maintenance with Lead AMT considering workflow, equipment location, tools, parts, and job requirements.
• Communicate with pilots and clinical crew on base about aircraft condition.
• Maintain field base to company standards and procedures.
• Record all maintenance activity in aircraft logs or work orders.
• Take ownership of each aircraft assigned to the base.
• Prepare material requests and manage inventory shipments to other locations.
• Maintain company-owned Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
• Ensure all documents are complete per 14 CFR and MAI policies.
• Inspect all incoming parts and materials upon arrival.
• Remove shelf-life expired parts from inventory.
• Request secondary maintenance checks after work performed.
• Keep calibrated tools tracked in tool log.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communications

Aircraft maintenance

FARs knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

Education

FAA A&P certificate

Inspection Authorization

FAR 135 experience (plus)

Job description

Metro Aviation, Inc. seeks a skilled A&P Field Based Aviation Maintenance Technician (EC145) in Allentown, PA to ensure aircraft are safe and airworthy under applicable regulations and Metro policies.

The role includes coordinating maintenance with the Lead AMT, maintaining logs, and upholding safety culture. Ideal candidates hold an FAA A&P certificate with IA and FAR 135 exposure; minimum 3 years rotorcraft or airplane experience, and willingness to work full time on site.