Aviation Maintenance Technician 145

Air Methods; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Methods in Mesa, AZ is seeking AMTs with rotorcraft background and 7+ years of heavy aircraft maintenance experience.

You will perform maintenance, repairs, inspections, and alterations on company aircraft, ensuring all documentation complies with FAA regulations and Air Methods policies. The role requires flexibility for overtime and on-call rotation, and may involve mentoring junior mechanics.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED and 5–7 years of related maintenance experience.
• AS350 or EC130 experience preferred.
• FAA A&P license in good standing preferred.
• Ability to work overtime and on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections and repairs per procedures, ADs, and regs.
• Verifies part numbers and serials against documentation.
• Keeps maintenance records compliant with FAA regs and manuals.
• Participates in SMS improvements and LEAN initiatives.
• Maintains a clean, professional work area.
• Mentors and trains less experienced mechanics.
• Supports 145 shop equipment maintenance.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Vibration balancing

Read 337s/ADs

Multi-tasking

Team player

On-call / flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or GED

AS350 or EC130 experience

Factory airframe/power plant schools

FAR 145 operations

Tools

RAMCO

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

*** Specialization in Aircraft Systems Required ***

Looking for AMTs with a rotor background, but open to 7+ years of heavy aircraft maintenance experience. 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.

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
• Other Duties as assigned

145 Specific

• Utilizes Air Method’s EAP system (Ramco) to account for time on task accurately
• Identify 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

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling: 10%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) required

5 to 7 years’ related aircraft maintenance experience required

AS350 or EC130 experience preferred

Factory airframe/power plant schools preferred

FAR 145 operations preferred

Skills

• Electrical troubleshooting and refined vibration-balancing
• 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 preferred
• Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred

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

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)