Assistant Director of Maintenance - Bell 407/206 Expert

Heli Preflight; Brainerd (MN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages (commensurate with经验

401k Plan with annual employer safe-hy

Company credit card (all travel/meals)

Generous allotments of vacation and个人

Company clothing

Biweekly payroll with direct deposit

Job summary

Brainerd Helicopter Services Inc. is hiring an experienced helicopter mechanic to serve as the Assistant Director of Maintenance in Brainerd, Minnesota. This permanent full-time role features a 12 on/12 off schedule during fire season and similar arrangement in winter, with holidays adjusted.

Primary work location is Brainerd, MN, and the position requires Bell 407/206 experience, a robust safety record, and ability to supervise maintenance activities while coordinating with flight operations.

Qualifications

• A&P License in good standing with no enforcement action.
• 12 months’ experience on Bell 407 (or factory school).
• 3 months’ field experience on Bell 407.
• Field experience on Rolls Royce C47 engines.
• 12 months’ experience on Bell 206 (or factory school).
• 3 months’ field experience on Bell 206.
• Field experience on Rolls Royce C20/C30 engines.
• Able to obtain USFS card for Bell 407/206.
• CDL with Hazmat preferred.
• Familiar with maintenance manuals and STCs.
• Log entries per FAA regulations.
• Team oriented, meet deadlines, work independently.
• Alcohol and drug free – pass random tests.

Responsibilities

• Function as the assistant director of maintenance, maintaining work practices, quality and safety standards.
• Perform scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on Bell 407 / Bell 206 series aircraft.
• Perform annual maintenance on rotation schedule during non-aerial firefighting contract period.

Skills

A&P License

Teamwork

Time management

Safety-conscious

Drug-free workplace

Education

A&P License

Bell 407 factory school

Tools

Bell 407 maintenance

Bell 206 maintenance

Rolls-Royce C47 engines

Rolls-Royce C20/C30 engines

Job description

Company: Brainerd Helicopter Services Inc.
Location: Brainerd, Minnesota
Type: Permanent
Posted: 07 September 2026

Description

Job Summary

Brainerd Helicopter Services Inc. is hiring an experienced helicopter mechanic to serve as the Assistant Director of Maintenance.

This is a permanent, full-time position. The work schedule is 12 on/12 off during the fire season and generally the same for winter maintenance with slight modifications to work around the major holidays. Primary work location is Brainerd, Minnesota.

We are a small organization with great leadership focusing on employees as well as their families. We pride ourselves on safety and are one of less than fifty 135 operators in the nation that voluntarily asks the FAA to oversee our safety management systems.

Bell 407 and Bell 206 series experience required.

Duties:

• Function as the assistant director of maintenance, maintaining work practices, quality and safety standards.
• Perform scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on Bell 407 / Bell 206 series aircraft.
• Perform annual maintenance on rotation schedule during non-aerial firefighting contract period.

Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Competitive wages (commensurate with experience and qualifications)
• 401k Plan with annual employer safe-harbor contribution
• Company credit card (all travel/meals paid)
• Generous allotments of vacation and personal time
• Company clothing
• Biweekly payroll with direct deposit

Requirements

• A&P License with no enforcement action (2 years required)
• 12 months’ experience maintaining Bell 407 or Bell 407 factory school
• 3 months’ field experience on the Bell 407
• Field experience on Rolls Royce C47 Engines
• 12 months’ experience maintaining Bell 206 series or Bell 206 series factory school
• 3 months’ field experience on the Bell 206 series
• Field experience on Rolls Royce C20 and C30 Engines
• Must be able to obtain USFS card for Bell 407 and Bell 206 series (prior agency carded preferred)
• CDL (Class A, B or C with Hazmat endorsements preferred, tank optional)
• Familiar with aircraft manufacturers’ maintenance manuals and STCs
• Able to make proper log entries as required by the Federal Aviation Regulations
• Able to work in a team environment, meet deadlines as necessary, and work independently with good time management and organizational skills
• Alcohol and drug free environment – Successful candidates will be required to pass post-offer and random drug tests.

Company Details

Company: Brainerd Helicopter Services Inc.
Address: Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, 16032 County Road 142 · Brainerd, Minnesota 56401 · USA
Makes: Bell
Models: Bell 206BIII, Bell 206L4, Bell 407 VIP
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