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

Global Medical Response, including Air Evac Lifeteam, is hiring an Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) for rotor‑wing operations in Jefferson County, IL. The role focuses on airframe maintenance, safety, and timely patient transport, with an immediate need to ensure aircraft readiness and regulatory compliance.

The AMT will perform inspections, repairs, and documentation per FAA requirements, while maintaining inventory accuracy and teamwork with flight crews and support staff.

Qualifications

• Two years turbine powered helicopter experience required.
• A&P license required (Airframe & Powerplant).
• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Valid State Driver’s License required.
• FAR knowledge and EMS/aircraft maintenance systems experience preferred.
• Ability to work flexible schedule including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotations.
• Must pass FAA drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance services including mechanical inspections, screening, repairs and provide regular statuses to the Lead Technician.
• Manage inventory checks and update equipment tracking; place replacement requests and document expenditures.
• Document service paperwork and FAA information; adhere to policies and security standards.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment for aircraft maintenance team and flight crew.
• Communicate across departments, vendors, and team members to coordinate efforts.
• Collaborate with allied health and public safety personnel and operations team.

Skills

Two years turbine helicopter exp.

A&P license

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Push/pull 100+ lbs

Flexible schedule incl. overtime/on‑d‑

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

A&P license

Job description

Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) IMMEDIATELY HIRING! A&P Mechanic- Rotor Wing FULL-TIME Opportunity in Jefferson County, IL

Starting Salary: $73,068 - $105,915 annually (including 12% geo modifier)

Benefits

• IA Stipend 2,080
• Sign-On Bonus 12,500

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

• Aircraft Maintenance Technician will 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.
• 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 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, EC130, EC135 maintenance experience FAA Inspection Authorization Certificate
• Related experience under CFR Part 135
• Autopilot maintenance experience
• Avionics and electrical repair experience

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—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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