Helicopter Mechanic - Midwest Region

Air Methods; Missouri; In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

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Competitive pay based on experience

Comprehensive benefits package

Descrizione del lavoro

Air Methods in the Midwest region seeks an Aviation Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance, inspections, and alterations on Company aircraft, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and company procedures.You will work with a team to diagnose and repair rotorcraft, maintain thorough maintenance records, and support safety goals. A FAA A&P license is REQUIRED, 2–5 years of rotorcraft experience, RAMCO experience preferred, and FAR 135 knowledge is a plus.

Competenze

• FAA A&P license is REQUIRED.
• Two to five years of rotorcraft maintenance experience.
• FAR 135 operations experience preferred.

Mansioni

• Perform inspections and repairs of aircraft/components per FAA regulations and maintenance manuals.
• Maintain documentation to FAA and company standards.
• Advise the Pilot in Command of issues that would take aircraft out of service.
• Participate in the Safety Management System continuous improvement process.

Conoscenze

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Communication

Troubleshooting

Electrical issues

Formazione

FAA A&P License

IA certification preferred

Strumenti

RAMCO experience

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Are you an experienced aviation mechanic looking to make a difference in the field of air medical transport? Join our dedicated team at Air Methods in our Midwest Region, where your skills will help ensure the safety and reliability of our life-saving services.

Our Culture

“What we do is all about whom we do it for.”

Air Methods is a team of caring, innovative and collaborative individuals with one purpose- to save lives every day. There’s a dedication to our mission that is palpable. We value the diversity of backgrounds, ideas, opinions, and life experiences that our team members bring. We selectively hire people who consider themselves high-achievers and those that have empathy. We all share the intrinsic motivation to be of service to others; patient advocacy is in our DNA. Our values create an open and transparent culture where we instill mutual trust, autonomy and outside-the-box thinking.

Why Join Us

• Immediate openings available - join us now and make an impact!
• New locations opening in 2026, offering exciting opportunities for growth.
• Nationwide openings allow for flexible work locations.

Responsibilities

As an Aviation Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for performing maintenance, repairs, inspections, and alterations of Company operated aircraft. You will ensure company operation goals are met, while guaranteeing all aircraft maintenance documentation follows FAA regulations, company policies and applicable maintenance manuals. During the day, you will:

• Perform inspections and repairs of aircraft/components in accordance with maintenance procedures, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, service letters and applicable FAA regulations.
• Be responsible for correcting compliance or safety issues when directed by the Director of Operations, Director of Maintenance, Chief Pilot, Director of Safety or Lead Mechanic.
• Perform maintenance on 145 shop’s support equipment.
• Advise the Pilot in Command of any maintenance issues that would take aircraft out of service.
• Ensure all maintenance documentation is in compliance.
• Actively participate in the continuous improvement phase (level 4) of the company’s Safety Management System and be familiar with the SMS policies, processes, and procedures.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Traits That Would Make You Successful

• You enjoy working in a team environment and building strong relationships.
• You have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
• You have strong communication skills and the ability to be creative and possess strong troubleshooting capabilities.
• You have experience with electrical troubleshooting and refined vibration-balancing and sheet metal/composite repairs.
• You are able to read and understand various documents such as 337’s, service bulletins, AD's, etc., and can utilize manuals to navigate through needed data.
• You should be comfortable with a variety of computer programs and have the capability to learn new ones.

What You Will Bring to the Team

ROTORCRAFT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• TWO to FIVE years of related work experience.
• Factory Airframe/power plant schools preferred.
• FAR 135 operations experience preferred.
• Previous experience with RAMCO preferred.
• Ability to successfully pass FAA mandated Drug and Alcohol Test.
• FAA A&P License in good standing - REQUIRED.
• Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred.
• Valid Driver's License REQUIRED.

Perks of Working for Air Methods

• Competitive pay based on prior experience to the team.
• Air Methods provides a comprehensive benefits package. We believe our benefits should be as diverse as our teammates. We offer competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage along with voluntary accident, hospitalization and critical illness coverage, short and long term disability, life and AD&D, time off programs, pretax and Roth 401(k) with a generous company match, tuition reimbursement, professional training and certifications, dependent care support, EAP and concierge services to name just some of what we have to offer.

This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).