Aircraft Maintenance Technician - RW

Global Medical Response; Illinois; On-site; USD 73,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IA Stipend

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam, part of Global Medical Response, seeks an Aircraft Maintenance Technician to oversee maintenance and safety of our air medical fleet. You will support airframes, ensure timely, high-quality patient transport services, and coordinate with flight crews and departments.

The role requires an A&P license, turbine helicopter experience, and a flexible schedule including on-call rotations. Join a team focused on safety, reliability, and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years turbine powered helicopter experience.
• Valid Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid State issued Driver’s License.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance services including mechanical inspections, screening, repairs, and provide regular statuses 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.
• Sustain 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 your fellow AMTs and operations team.

Skills

Turbine helicopter experience

Flexible schedule & on-call rotations

FAA drug & alcohol testing program

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

A&P license

Driver's license

FAA regulations knowledge

EMS maintenance systems knowledge

Maintenance records & planning

Job description

Overview

We’re hiring an Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) responsible for the overall maintenance and safety of our fleet within Air Evac Lifeteam. This technician will be qualified to support our 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 statuses 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.
• Sustain 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 your fellow AMTs and operations team.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Two (2) years turbine powered helicopter experience
• Valid Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid State issued Driver’s License
• 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

• Bell 206, Bell 407, Bell 429, EC130, EC135 maintenance experience or equivalent
• FAA Inspection Authorization Certificate
• Related experience under CFR Part 135
• Autopilot maintenance experience
• Avionics and electrical repair experience

Compensation

• Starting Salary: $73,068 - $105,915 annually (including 12% geo modifier)
• IA Stipend: 2,080
• Sign-On Bonus: 12,500

Why Choose Air Evac Lifeteam?

As a leader in helicopter air ambulance services, Air Evac Lifeteam is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

GMR’s Core Behaviors

GMR’s Core Behaviors—keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.

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.

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