Aircraft Maintenance Technician - RW Float

Rural Metro Fire Department; Elizabethtown (NC); On-site; USD 65,239 - 113,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Float Stipend

IA Stipend

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

The Rural Metro Fire Department in Elizabethtown, NC is hiring a Float Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) to ensure the safety and maintenance of our fleet within Med-Trans. The technician will support the EC135 airframe and play a crucial role in delivering high-quality transportation services and patient care.

Required qualifications include three years of turbine helicopter maintenance experience, a valid A&P license, and the ability to work a flexible schedule. The position offers competitive compensation including various stipends and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Three years of turbine helicopter maintenance experience.
• Valid state-issued driver's license.
• Ability to work flexible schedule including overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance services including mechanical inspections and repairs.
• Manage inventory checks and document part expenditures.
• Document service paperwork and comply with policies.

Skills

EC135 Maintenance experience

Turbine helicopter maintenance

Communication skills

Collaboration with health and safety personnel

Ability to lift/carry 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Valid Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license

Tools

FAA regulations knowledge

Job description

Float Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT)

Location: Elizabethtown, NC

• Starting Salary: $65,239 - $113,480 annually
• Float Stipend 12,500
• IA Stipend 2,080
• Sign-On Bonus 12,500

We’re hiring a Float Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) responsible for the overall maintenance and safety of our fleet within Med-Trans. 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

• 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

• EC135 Maintenance experience
• Three (3) years of turbine helicopter maintenance experience with a minimum of six months helicopter maintenance experience during the last 24 months
• 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 flexibile 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

• FAA Inspection Authorization Certification
• Related experience under CFR Part 135
• 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.