Helicopter A&P Mechanic – Alaska

Heli Preflight; Juneau, Northern (AK, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing (when available)

Medical and dental insurance

Vacation and sick days

Company 401(k)

Six paid holidays per year

Job summary

NorthStar Trekking LLC (dba NorthStar Helicopters) in Juneau, Alaska seeks full-time USA FAA Certified Aircraft Maintenance Technicians. Position includes a sign-on bonus and requires maintaining airframes, engines and related systems on Airbus AS350 series helicopters.

Candidate must meet FAA certs, pass security and medical screening, and be willing to travel as needed. The role involves meticulous paperwork, adherence to CFRs and company policies, and working in various weather conditions in

Qualifications

• US citizen eligible to work in the US.
• Possess FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificates with no violations.
• Possess a current and clean state driver’s license and a US Passport.
• Must own basic hand tools and pass background checks.
• Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and scheduled/unseen maintenance and repairs on company helicopters.
• Inspect airframe, engines, hydraulics, and flight controls per manufacturer docs.
• Complete maintenance logs, inspection checklists, and weight/balance forms.
• Adhere to CFRs, OSHA, DOT, and related regulations.
• Take on additional duties as assigned.

Skills

US Citizenship

FAA A&P Certs

Driver's license

US Passport

Own basic hand tools

Background checks

Pre-employment drug screen

Job description

FAA Certified Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Sign On Bonus

Company: NorthStar Trekking LLC (dba NorthStar Helicopters)
Location: Juneau, Alaska, USA
Type: Permanent
Relocation: Sign on Bonus
Travel: Various
Salary Range: $D.O.E

Description

NorthStar Helicopters, LLC, located in Juneau, Alaska, is currently accepting resumes for full time, year-round, USA FAA Certified Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (A&P). NorthStar operates the Airbus Helicopters (formally Eurocopter) AS350 Series Helicopters with Safran Helicopter Engines (formally Turbomeca) Arriel Series Engines. NorthStar is a 14 CFR Part 135 On Demand Air Taxi Operator that is involved in Tourism, Heli-skiing, DOI/BLM/USFS, External Load, Executive transport and many other areas of the helicopter industry. We are standing members of: Helicopter Association International (HAI), Tour Operators of Safety (TOPS) and the Alaska Air Carriers Association (AACA). NorthStar's web-site is: www.northstartrekking.com, please check it out to get a better idea of what we do.

Responsibilities of the position(s) include:

• Preventive maintenance, scheduled & unscheduled maintenance, minor & major repairs and alterations, and inspections on company owned helicopters. Aircraft systems include (but not limited to): structures (metal and composite), hydraulics, landing gear, flight controls, electrical systems, dynamic drive system, and engine & related components.
• Continuous adherence to applicable manufacturer’s documentation which include (but not limited to): airframe & its components, engine, and particular modifications.
• Accomplishment/completeness of appropriate paperwork that includes (but not limited to): airframe & engine maintenance logbooks, inspection checklist(s), and weight & balance forms.
• Adherence to U.S Civil Laws & Regulations that pertain to (but not limited to) aviation (CFR's), safety (OSHA), transportation (DOT), state statutes, and local ordinances.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Candidate(s) MUST have:

• Be a US Citizen and be eligible to work in the US,
• Possess both FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificates (with no violations),
• Possess a current and clean State issued drivers license,
• Possess a current US Passport (and/or Passport Card),
• Possess and own basic hand tools (metric is more useful than SAE),
• Pass a FAA/Government, past employer, and drug & alcohol background checks,
• Pass, with "negative" results, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening prior to being offered employment.

Ideal candidates may also have/be:

• Flexible to scheduling (days, nights and weekends),
• Willing to accept tasks as assigned,
• Willing to work alone or in remote areas when necessary,
• Willing to work in all weather conditions (rain, wind, snow) when necessary,
• Willing to travel when requested,
• Able to lift up to 40-50 pounds unassisted,
• Able to climb, stand and work on ladders and platforms,
• Able to climb onto and open aircraft cowlings and doors unassisted,
• Able to work in small confined spaces,
• Willing to submit to random drug and/or alcohol screening(s),
• Practice safe work habits.

Ideal candidates are expected to possess the following attributes:

• Initiative,
• Punctuality,
• Clean and neat appearance,
• Cooperative,
• Accept responsibility,
• Knowledgeable,
• Exercise good judgment,
• Produce quality work.

NorthStar Trekking's compensation and benefits include:

• Pay depending upon years in aviation maintenance and experience level,
• 6 months company supplied housing (single occupancy),
• Medical, health, and dental insurance,
• Vacation and sick days (5 vacation/3 sick starting after one year. non-cumulative),
• Six (6) paid holidays per year,
• Participation in company 401(k) after one year.

Company Details

NorthStar Trekking provides Glacier Treks on the Juneau Ice Fields, provides helicopter support to Heli-Ski Operators and the USFS, and provides Charter services in a multitude of roles.

FAR Part 135 Company active in helicopter tourism, heliskiing…

Benefits:
Competitive Pay,
Housing (when available),
Medical and dental,
Vacation,
Participation in company 401(k).

Supported Manufacturers:
Airbus Helicopters (formally Eurocopter)
Safran Helicopter Engines (formally Turbomeca)