Aviation Maintenance Technician 135

Air Methods Corporation; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus $5,000

Job summary

Air Methods Corporation in Rocky Mount, NC is seeking an aviation maintenance technician with rotor experience on a Bell 429 to perform inspections, repairs, and alterations on company aircraft, ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations and maintenance manuals.

The role requires 2–5 years of helicopter maintenance, an active A&P license, and willingness to travel 25–50% with on-call availability during nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Active/current A&P license is required.
• Factory airframe/powerplant schools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections and repairs of aircraft and components in accordance with maintenance procedures, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, service letters, and applicable FARs.
• Upon installation or removal of any component, verify part numbers match documentation.
• Ensure all maintenance documentation complies with FARs, policies, and manuals.
• Participates in Safety Management System improvements.
• Maintains a clean and professional work area.
• Corrects compliance or safety issues as directed.
• Advise PIC of maintenance issues that could remove an aircraft from service.
• Validate data in Status Reports for aircraft worked on.
• Request necessary aviation parts to maintain inventory for prompt repairs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Sheet metal repair

Composite repair

Reading 337s/ADs

Multi-tasking

Team player

Flexible schedule

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

A&P Certification

Factory airframe/powerplant school

Tools

RAMCO ERP

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

**** Sign-on Bonus $5,000.00 ****Rotor experience needed as you will be working on a Bell 429. 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.

Rocky Mount, NC — Quick Facts

• Located in eastern North Carolina, about halfway between the coast and Raleigh

• Sits in two counties: Nash & Edgecombe

• Population: ~54,000 (2020–2024 estimates)

• Nicknames: “City on the Rise” and “The Center of It All”

Geography & Location

• Along the Tar River (city name comes from rocky mounds in the river)

• About:

  • ~1 hour east of Raleigh

  • ~1 hour west of the Outer Banks region

• Positioned near I-95, making it a common travel stop between the Northeast and Florida

Nearby Cities & Towns

Closest small towns (10–20 minutes)

• Tarboro, NC – historic river town (~10k population)

• Nashville, NC

• Sharpsburg, NC

• Red Oak, NC

• Elm City, NC

Mid-size nearby cities (30–45 minutes)

• Wilson, NC

• Greenville, NC (college town – East Carolina University)

• Roanoke Rapids, NC

Larger cities (about 1–1.5 hours)

• Raleigh, NC (major metro, jobs, airport)

• Durham, NC

• Goldsboro, NC

Responsibilities

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

• 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, the Mechanic shall verify 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
• Responsible for correcting compliance or safety issues when directed by the Director of Operations, Director of Maintenance, Chief Pilot, Regional Maintenance Director, Director of Safety, or Lead Mechanic
• Responsible for advising the Pilot in Command (PIC) of any maintenance issues that would take an aircraft out of service
• Responsible for validating or confirming the data in the Status Report concerning the aircraft he or she is working on including
• Request aviation parts and supplies in order to maintain an adequate and orderly inventory of all stock items to ensure prompt repairs for operational readiness
• Other Duties as assigned

Additional Job Requirements

• Provide timely on call availability during nights, weekends, and holidays if necessary
• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling: 25 – 50%
• Periodic travel in support of Part 135 operations and company objectives will be expected.
• Must live within an hour of the base.

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Qualifications

QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• 2 to 5 years’ helicopter maintenance experience required
• Factory airframe/power plant schools preferred
• active/current A&P REQUIRED
• FAR 135 operations preferred

Skills

• Electrical troubleshooting and refined vibration-balancing
• 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

Computer Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• RAMCO experience preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• FAA A&P License in good standing.

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).

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Benefits

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)