Aviation Maintenance Technician

Jobtailor; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced aircraft rotor maintenance technician in the United States who performs inspections and repairs per procedures, directives, and FAR 145 requirements. The role requires 5 to 7 years of rotor experience and an active A&P license.

You will verify part numbers, document maintenance in Ramco ERP, mentor less experienced mechanics, and participate in LEAN and Safety Management System initiatives while supporting 24/7 on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 5 to 7 years of aircraft rotor maintenance experience.
• Active/current A&P license (preferred).
• FAA A&P license in good standing.
• IA (Inspection Authorization) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections and repairs of aircraft and components per procedures, directives, and FARs.
• Verifies by inspection/markings that part numbers and serials match documentation.
• Ensures maintenance documentation complies with FARs, company policies, and manuals.
• Participates in the SMS and LEAN improvements program.
• Maintains a clean, professional work area.
• Mentors and trains less experienced mechanics.
• Uses Ramco ERP to account for time on task.
• Identifies needed parts, tools, and supplies for non-routine discrepancies.
• Maintains 145 shop’s support equipment.
• Works flexible schedule including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Reads and interprets 337s, service bulletins, and ADs.
• Learns and utilizes the Ramco ERP system.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team player

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or GED

FAA A&P license

Inspection Authorization (IA)

Tools

Ramco ERP

Job description

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections and repairs of aircraft and components in accordance with maintenance procedures, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, service letters, and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations
• Upon installation or removal of any component or assembly, verifies by physical inspection or markings on the part that the part number and serial number match the associated documentation
• Ensures all aircraft maintenance documentation is executed in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, company policies and procedures, and applicable maintenance manuals to include specific chapters
• Actively participates in the continuous improvement phase (level 4) of the company’s Safety Management System (SMS) and is familiar with the SMS policies, processes, and procedures
• Maintains work area in a clean and professional manner
• Other duties as assigned
• Utilizes Air Method’s EAP system (Ramco) to account for time on task accurately
• Identifies all needed parts, tools, and supplies for non-routine discrepancy findings
• Performs maintenance on 145 shop’s support equipment
• Mentors and trains less experienced mechanics
• Actively participates in 145 shop LEAN process improvements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (required)
• 5 to 7 years of aircraft rotor maintenance experience (required)
• Active/current A&P (preferred)
• Factory airframe/power plant schools (preferred)FAR 145 operations (preferred)
• Electrical troubleshooting and refined vibration‑balancing skills
• Sheet metal and composite repair procedures
• Ability to read and understand various documents such as 337’s, service bulletins, AD’s, etc.
• Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced, constantly changing environment
• Ability to be a team player with a professional attitude
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including overtime and 24/7 on‑call rotation
• Efficient in the use of electronic or paper‑based manuals and able to navigate through vendor data to find necessary information
• Ability to learn and utilize the company’s ERP system (Ramco)
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to apply creativity and problem solving skills in troubleshooting work
• FAA A&P license in good standing
• Inspection Authorization (IA) (preferred)