Avionics Aviation Maintenance Technician 145

Air Methods Corporation; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Methods Corporation seeks an Aircraft Mechanic with rotor-aircraft experience to perform maintenance, inspections and alterations on company-operated rotorcraft. You will ensure all documentation complies with FARs and internal procedures while participating in SMS initiatives.

The role requires 7+ years of heavy aircraft maintenance experience, AMT background, and flexibility for overtime and on-call rotations. FAA processes and RAMCO experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5–7 years’ related aircraft maintenance experience required (AS350/EC130 experience preferred).
• FAA A&P license in good standing preferred; IA preferred.
• Experience with airframe/power plant maintenance and FAR 145 operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and repairs aircraft and components per procedures, ADs, service bulletins, and FARs.
• Verify part/serial numbers match documentation during installation/removal.
• Ensure maintenance documentation complies with FARs and company procedures.
• Participate in Air Methods Safety Management System (SMS) improvements.
• Maintain clean, professional work area; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Read/interpret documents (337s/ADs)

Multi-tasking

Team player

Flexible schedule

ERP Ramco usage

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

AS350/EC130 experience preferred

Factory airframe/power plant schools preferred

FAR 145 operations preferred

Tools

Ramco ERP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

*** Specialization in Avionics 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 requiredAS350 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

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Benefits

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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 other employees or applicants. 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)