Aviation Maintenance Tech (135) – On-Call & Inspections

Air Methods; Cahokia (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Methods is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic with EC145 experience preferred for our Cahokia base. You will perform maintenance, repairs, inspections, and alterations of company aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations and company procedures.

Responsibilities include ensuring documentation is compliant, working with the SMS, and coordinating parts to keep aircraft operational. The role requires on-call availability and willingness to travel 25–50% as needed.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years’ related job experience required
• Factory airframe/power plant schools preferred, active/current A&P REQUIRED
• FAR 135 operations preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections and repairs of aircraft and components in accordance with maintenance procedures and applicable regulations
• Verify part numbers and serial numbers match documentation
• Ensure all maintenance documentation complies with regulations and manuals
• Participates in the Safety Management System (SMS)
• Maintain clean, professional work area and address compliance/safety issues as directed
• Advise PIC of maintenance issues that could take aircraft out of service
• Validate data in Status Reports for the aircraft
• Request parts and supplies to maintain inventory for repairs
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Vibration balancing

Sheet metal repair

Team player

Flexible schedule

Education

A&P license

Airframe/Powerplant school

FAR 135 operations

Tools

Ramco ERP

MS Office

Job description

Air Methods is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic with EC145 experience preferred for our Cahokia base. You will perform maintenance, repairs, inspections, and alterations of company aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations and company procedures.

Responsibilities include ensuring documentation is compliant, working with the SMS, and coordinating parts to keep aircraft operational. The role requires on-call availability and willingness to travel 25–50% as needed.