Aviation Maintenance Technician 135

Air Methods Mechanics; Texarkana (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Methods is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic in Texarkana, AR to perform inspections, repairs, and alterations on Bell 407 rotor aircraft in accordance with FARs and company procedures.

Responsibilities include maintaining documentation, adhering to safety and quality standards, and communicating maintenance issues to PIC. On-call nights, weekends, and holidays may be required; candidate should live within an hour of the base and hold an FAA A&P license.

Qualifications

• FAA A&P license (active) required or equivalent.
• 2–5 years related experience or training in aircraft maintenance.
• Active familiarity with FAR 135 operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and repairs of aircraft per procedures, ADs, service bulletins, and FARs.
• Verify part numbers and serials match documentation after installation/removal.
• Maintain aircraft maintenance documentation per regulations and manuals.
• Participate in the company SMS program and comply with safety policies.
• Keep work area clean and professional; support ongoing maintenance tasks.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Sheet metal repair

Read 337s/Service Bulletins/ADs

Team player

On-call & overtime

RAMCO ERP

Education

FAA A&P license

Tools

RAMCO

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

**** $10,000 Annual Stipend **** Rotor experience needed as you will be working on a Bell 407 at this location. 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.

Texarkana, AR — Quick Facts

Located in the southwest corner of Arkansas, forming a unique twin-city border community with Texarkana, Texas

Sits in one county: Miller County (its Texas counterpart sits in Bowie County)

Population: ~29,100 (2020–2026 estimates for the Arkansas side alone)

Nicknames/Mottos: “Twice as Nice,” “TXK,” and “The Arkansas Side”

Geography & Location

Located in the "Ark-La-Tex" region (the city's name is a combination of Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana)

The state line runs directly down the middle of the city's main road, State Line Avenue

About:

~1 hour north of Shreveport, Louisiana

~2 hours southwest of Little Rock, Arkansas

~2.5 hours east of Dallas, Texas

Positioned at the intersection of I-30 and I-49, making it a major travel and shipping hub connecting the South to the Southwest

Nearby Cities & Towns

Closest small towns (10–20 minutes)

Texarkana, TX – the Texas half of the twin city, directly across the street

Fouke, AR – rural town famous for the "Boggy Creek Monster" folklore

Nash, TX

Wake Village, TX

Ashdown, AR

Mid-size nearby cities (30–45 minutes)

Hope, AR (historic town, birthplace of Bill Clinton)

Atlanta, TX

Magnolia, AR (closer to 50 mins, college town – Southern Arkansas University)

Mount Pleasant, TX

Larger cities (about 1–2.5 hours)

Shreveport, LA (nearest large metro for medical and entertainment, ~1 hour)

Little Rock, AR (state capital, ~2 hours)

Dallas / Fort Worth, TX (major metro, jobs, international airport, ~2.5 hours)

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

Qualifications To 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) and 2 to 5 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 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

This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).

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.

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Maximum Pay

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)