Aviation Maintenance Technician 145

Air Methods; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Air Methods is seeking a skilled Aircraft Mechanic to perform inspections, repairs and alterations on company-operated aircraft. You will ensure compliance with FARs, manuals and Ramco for task time, while supporting lean and SMS initiatives.

The role requires 2–5 years of relevant aircraft maintenance experience, a high school diploma or GED, and preferred FAA A&P and IA credentials. Travel is limited, with on-call expectations and a tight, safety-focused work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• 2 to 5 years’ related aircraft maintenance experience is required.
• Factory airframe/power plant schools preferred.
• FAR 145 operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections and repairs of aircraft and components per procedures, directives, and regulations.
• Verifies part numbers and serial numbers match documentation during installation/removal.
• Ensures all maintenance documentation complies with FARs and manuals.
• Participates in Air Methods’ Safety Management System (SMS) and Lean improvements.
• Maintains a clean, professional work area.
• Mentors and trains less experienced mechanics.
• Identifies parts, tools, and supplies for non-routine discrepancies.
• Performs maintenance on 145 shop’s support equipment.
• Utilizes RAMCO to account for time on task.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Vibration balancing

Sheet metal repair

Composite repair

Reading 337s & service docs

Multi-tasking

Team player

Flexible schedule

On-call rotation

ERP Ramco

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

FAA A&P license preferred

Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred

Tools

Ramco ERP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

* Up To $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS *

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 assigned145 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

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) is required
• 2 to 5 years’ related aircraft maintenance experience is required
• Factory airframe/power plant schools preferred
• FAR 145 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 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

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)