Aircraft Maintenance Technician - RW

Rural Metro Fire Department; Keokuk (IA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam in Keokuk, IA seeks an Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) to maintain our turbine-powered helicopter fleet and ensure safe, timely patient transport. The role requires an A&P license, FAA knowledge, and a high school diploma or GED, with flexibility for on-call shifts.

The AMT will handle inspections, parts stocking, and documentation, coordinating with the Lead Technician and operations teams to keep aircraft ready for service.

Qualifications

• Two years turbine powered helicopter experience required.
• FAA knowledge required; FAA procedures familiarity.
• High School diploma or GED is required.
• A&P license is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance services including mechanical inspections, repairs and provide status updates to Lead Technician.
• Manage inventory checks and equipment tracking; document expenditures.
• Document service paperwork and FAA information per procedures; follow security standards.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment for aircraft maintenance team and flight crew.
• Communicate effectively with departments, vendors and team members.
• Collaborate with AMTs and operations team and other allied personnel.

Skills

Two years turbine helicopter

FAA knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

A&P license

Job description

Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT)

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! A&P Mechanic- Rotor Wing FULL-TIME Opportunity in Keokuk, IA

• Starting Salary: $73,067 - $105,915 annually- (including 12% geo modifier)
• IA Stipend 2,080
• Sign-On Bonus 12,500

We’re hiring anAircraft 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 aflexible scheduleincluding 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 or equivalent
• FAA Inspection Authorization Certificate
• Related experience under CFR Part 135
• Autopilot maintenance experience
• Avionics and electrical repair experience

Why ChooseAir EvacLifeteam?

As a leader in helicopter air ambulanceservices, Air Evac Lifeteam is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR)family ofsolutions. OurGMRteams 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.

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—keep care at the center, raise your hand,seekto understand, find a way together and be accountable—uniteour teamsand set us apart in emergency medical services.

EEO Statement

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