Aircraft Maintenance Technician - RW Float - Located in Austin, TX

Air Evac Lifeteam; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting Salary: $65,239 - $94,567 per

Float Stipend $12,500

IA Stipend $2,080

Sign-On Bonus $12,500

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam in Austin, TX is seeking a Float Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) to oversee maintenance and safety of our fleet. The role supports airframe maintenance and ensures timely, high-quality patient transport services.

Minimum qualifications include a valid A&P license, two years turbine helicopter experience, and knowledge of FAA regulations. Flexibility for overtime and 24/7 on-call rotations is required.

Qualifications

• A&P license required and turbine helicopter experience (2+ years).
• Familiarity with FAA regulations and EMS/maintenance systems.
• Must be able to work flexible schedules and on-call rotations.
• Must pass FAA drug and alcohol testing program.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance services including mechanical inspections, repairs, and provide status updates to Lead Technician.
• Manage inventory checks, update equipment tracking logs, and document expenditures.
• Document service paperwork and FAA information per policies and security standards.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment for aircraft maintenance and flight crew.
• Use effective communication to coordinate with departments, vendors, and team members.
• Collaborate professionally with AMTs, operations team, and allied health/public safety personnel.

Skills

A&P license

Turbine helicopter experience

FAA regulations knowledge

EMS systems knowledge

Flexible schedule/on-call

FAA drug/alcohol testing compliance

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Float Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT)

• Starting Salary: $65,239 - $94,567 annually
• Float Stipend 12,500
• IA Stipend 2,080
• Sign-On Bonus 12,500

Located in Austin, TX

We’re hiring an Float 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 or equivalent
• 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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