BK117/MD500 A&P Mechanic – Hawaii

Heli Preflight; Kahului (HI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Annual bonus PTO starting at 2 weeks

Job summary

Windward Aviation, Inc. (WAI) in Maui, Hawaii is seeking an FAA A&P Mechanic to support scheduled and unscheduled rotorcraft maintenance on MD500D and BK117-850D2 helicopters.

The role offers a year-round schedule (5 on, 2 off) with a primary hangar base in Maui and some fieldwork. Ideal applicants will have an FAA A&P certificate, 2+ years rotorcraft experience, and the ability to work independently in the field; relocation assistance is available and benefits include health, dental, vision,

Qualifications

• Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate.
• 2 years of Rotorcraft maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience maintaining MD500s preferred.
• Experience maintaining BK117s preferred.
• Ability to work independently in field conditions.
• Ability to work well with peers and customers.
• Ability to support long-term projects such as aircraft rebuilds and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to support utility operations in the field (firefighting, spray operations).

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

FAA A&P Certificate

Job description

MD500/BK117 Helicopter Mechanic; Relocation Assistance Available

Description

Windward Aviation, Inc. (WAI) is a helicopter services company that has specialized in utility work since 1990 and has become one of the premier helicopter utility companies in the state of Hawai’i. WAI is expanding its fleet/operations and is therefore in need of additional maintenance personnel.

WAI is an FAA Part 135, 133, and 137 certified operators.

We are accepting resumes for a qualified A&P Mechanic working in support of scheduled/unscheduled maintenance for a fleet of MD500D and BK117-850D2 Helicopters.

• Ideally, the applicant will work year-round on a 5 & 2 schedule and be based in Maui, Hawaii.
• Scheduled maintenance workdays are from 8 am to 4 pm. Some unscheduled maintenance will be required and flexibility is a key asset for applicants.
• The majority of maintenance is conducted at the primary hangar on Maui. Some fieldwork is required.
• Full medical, dental, and vision for employee and family covered by employer
• 401k with company match.

Job Requirements

• Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate.
• 2 years of Rotorcraft maintenance experience, is preferred.
• Experience maintaining MD500s, preferred.
• Experience maintaining BK117s, preferred.
• Ability to work independently in field conditions.
• Ability to work well with peers and customers.
• Ability to support long-term projects, i.e. aircraft rebuilds, equipment maintenance, etc.
• Ability to support utility operations in the field, i.e. firefighting operations, 137 spray jobs, etc.

Benefits

• Full health/dental coverage for individual + primary family 401(k) retirement planAnnual bonus PTO starting at 2 weeks per year for first 2 years of employment

Supported Manufacturers

MD