Aviation Maintenance Technician 135

Air Methods; Jamestown (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Methods is seeking personnel at the Russell Springs, Kentucky base to perform rotor aircraft maintenance on EC130 helicopters and related equipment. This role focuses on maintenance, repairs, inspections and alterations, ensuring all documentation complies with FAA regulations and Air Methods’ policies.

The position requires rotor experience with EC130 operations and a commitment to safety, quality, and adherence to standard procedures.

Qualifications

• Rotor aircraft maintenance experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repairs, inspections, and alterations of Company operated aircraft and articles in accordance with Air Methods’ policies and procedures.

Skills

Rotor experience

Job description

Job Summary

Rotor experience needed for this base as your primary aircraft is an EC130. Responsible for performing maintenance, repairs, inspections, and alterations of Company operated aircraft and articles as assigned in accordance with Air Methods’ policies and procedures. Ensures company operational goals and objectives are met, while guaranteeing all aircraft maintenance documentation is executed in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, company policies and procedures, and applicable maintenance manuals.

Russell Springs, Kentucky — Area Facts

Russell Springs is a small city in Russell County, south-central Kentucky, and serves as one of the main gateways to Lake Cumberland.

• Population: about 2,700–2,800 in the city; the 2020 Census counted 2,715.
• County population: about 18,600 as of the 2025 Census estimate.
• County seat: Jamestown, about 5–6 miles south of Russell Springs.
• City incorporated: 1936.
• Time zone: Central Time.
• Elevation: roughly 1,000–1,100 feet.
• Area: approximately 4.6–4.7 square miles.
• Major highways: U.S. 127 and the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway, giving the area connections toward Somerset, Columbia and points north/south.
• Setting: rolling/hilly terrain characteristic of southern Kentucky.
• Lake Cumberland: The lake is the area's defining geographic and recreational feature. Russell County describes it as having more than 1,200 miles of shoreline and being a major destination for boating, fishing and houseboating.