Aircraft Maintenance Technician - RW

Rural Metro Fire Department; Alpine (CA); On-site; USD 81,549 - 118,209; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Competitive Salary

Job summary

Rural Metro Fire Department is immediately hiring an Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) for a full-time opportunity in Alpine, CA. The technician will be responsible for the overall maintenance and safety of our helicopter fleet, ensuring high-quality transportation services for patients.

Qualified candidates should have three years of turbine-powered helicopter experience, an FAA A&P license, and the ability to work a flexible schedule. The starting salary ranges from $81,549 to $118,209 annually, with a sign-on bonus of $12,500.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years turbine-powered helicopter experience required.
• Valid A&P license needed.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license must be held.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance services including mechanical inspections and repairs.
• Manage inventory checks and document part expenditures.
• Coordinate efforts between departments and teams.

Skills

Turbine-powered helicopter experience

Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license

Federal Aviation Regulations knowledge

Ability to work a flexible schedule

Communication and teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

FAA regulations

Job description

Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT)

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! Helicopter Mechanic FULL‑TIME Opportunity in Alpine, CA

• Starting Salary: $81,549 - $118,209 annually (including 25% geo modifier)
• IA Stipend 2,080
• Sign‑On Bonus 12,500

We’re hiring a Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) responsible for the overall maintenance and safety of our fleet within Reach Air Medical Services. This technician will be qualified to support our EC135 airframe. This is a key role to ensure our team can safely maintain and deliver timely and high‑quality transportation services, care and customer service to patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance services including mechanical inspections, screening, repairs and provide regular status updates to the Lead Technician.
• Manage inventory checks to ensure stock of supplies and equipment, regularly update the equipment tracking log, place replacement requests when necessary and document part expenditures.
• Clearly document service paperwork and FAA information as required and adhere to policies and procedures while complying with the company’s information security standards.
• Take pride in sustaining a safe and clean working environment for the aircraft maintenance team and flight crew.
• Use appropriate communication methods to help facilitate coordination of efforts between departments, vendors and team members.
• Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all allied health and public safety personnel as well as fellow AMTs and the operations team.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Three (3) years turbine‑powered helicopter experience
• Valid Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license
• Valid state‑issued driver’s license
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Federal Aviation Regulations knowledge
• EMS Systems, Aircraft maintenance systems, records and maintenance support and planning
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and 24/7 on‑call rotations
• Must be acceptable in accordance with the FAA drug and alcohol testing program
• Must be able to push and/or pull 100+ lbs
• Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• EC135 maintenance experience
• FAA Inspection Authorization Certificate
• Related experience under CFR Parts 91, 135 and 145
• Autopilot maintenance experience
• Avionics and electrical repair experience

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.