Aviation Maintenance Technician 135 Apprentice

Jobtailor; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic in Louisville to perform maintenance, repairs, inspections and alterations on EC130/EC145 aircraft under licensed A&P supervision. You will assist in engine and airframe work, test systems, and maintain compliance with FAA regulations.

The role requires hands-on maintenance experience, strong problem-solving, and willingness to travel for Part 135 operations. Training toward full FAA A&P certification is expected within 12 months from Part 147 school.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 1–3 years related experience or training.
• Two years of trade/vo-tech school preferred or currently enrolled for A&P certification within 12 months of Part 147 school.
• Must be self-motivated with ability to analyze complex systems and problems.
• Familiarity with FARs Parts 39, 43, 65, 91 & 135.
• Proficient with hand tools used in aircraft inspections, repairs and alterations.
• Knowledge of basic aircraft maintenance and composites is a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• A&P license in good standing or tracking to full certification within 12 months from Part 147 school.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repairs, inspections, and alterations of EC130 and EC145 aircraft as assigned.
• Assist in repairing, modifying, and inspecting engines, components, and airframes under licensed A&P supervision.
• Assist in testing repaired aircraft systems for proper performance.
• Maintain Ground Support Equipment and maintenance tooling under A&P direction.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, manufacturers’ recommendations, and company standards.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for work activities per regulations and company policy.
• Enter detailed maintenance records into paperwork orders and AMMIS.
• Provide periodic travel in support of Part 135 operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Organizational skills

Professional attitude

Ability to prioritize

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade or vocational school (2 yrs)

Part 147 enrollment or tracking to certification

Tools

Hand tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AMMIS

Ground Support Equipment

Job description

• Perform maintenance, repairs, inspections, and alterations of Company-operated EC130 and EC145 aircraft and articles as assigned
• Assist in repairing, modifying, and inspecting engines, components, and airframes under the direction of a licensed Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic
• Assist in testing repaired aircraft systems for proper performance
• Clean, maintain, lubricate, and perform routine maintenance on Ground Support Equipment and maintenance tooling under the direction of a licensed A&P mechanic
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, manufacturers’ recommendations, and Air Methods’ standards
• Prepare and maintain documentation related to work activities according to regulations and Company policies
• Enter detailed maintenance records into paperwork orders and AMMIS
• Provide periodic travel in support of Part 135 operations and company objectives
• Progress toward full FAA A&P certification and a Part 135 field base maintenance position

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Completion of two years of trade or vocational school (or equivalent work experience) preferred, or currently enrolled and tracking to receive full A&P certification within 12 months from a Part 147 school
• Must be self-motivated and able to process complex systems and logically think through problems
• Basic working knowledge of FARs Parts 39, 43, 65, 91 & 135
• Proficiency in the use of hand tools applicable to aircraft inspections, repairs and alterations
• Knowledge of basic aircraft maintenance and basic understanding of composite structures and repairs
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Airframe and power plant license in good standing, or enrolled and tracking to receive full A&P certification within 12 months from a Part 147 school
• Must provide timely on-call availability during nights, weekends, and holidays if necessary
• Regular scheduled attendance
• Must live within an hour of the base
• Subject to DOT/FAA drug and/or alcohol testing requirements
• Ability to work as a team player with a professional attitude
• Excellent organizational skills, detail orientation, and ability to prioritize

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in aircraft maintenance, repairs, and inspections, with a focus on compliance with FAA regulations and documentation standards. Possesses a foundational understanding of aircraft systems and components, along with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• FAA A&P Certification Progression
• Aircraft Maintenance Knowledge
• Proficiency in Hand Tools
• Basic Knowledge of FARs
• Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency

Hard Skills

• Aircraft Maintenance
• Repairs and Inspections
• Engine and Component Repair
• Airframe Maintenance
• Documentation Preparation
• Routine Maintenance
• Testing Aircraft Systems
• Composite Structures Understanding
• Detail Orientation
• Problem Solving

Soft Skills

• Self-Motivated
• Team Player
• Organizational Skills
• Professional Attitude
• Ability to Prioritize

Certifications & Qualifications

• FAA A&P License
• Part 147 School Enrollment

Industry Keywords

• FARs Parts 39
• FARs Parts 43
• FARs Parts 65
• FARs Parts 91
• FARs Parts 135
• Part 135 Operations
• DOT/FAA Drug Testing

Tools & Technologies

• Ground Support Equipment
• Maintenance Tooling
• AMMIS