Lead Aviation Maintenance Tech – Rotor Aircraft

Air Methods; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Methods in Mesa, AZ is seeking AMTs with rotorcraft background and 7+ years of heavy aircraft maintenance experience.

You will perform maintenance, repairs, inspections, and alterations on company aircraft, ensuring all documentation complies with FAA regulations and Air Methods policies. The role requires flexibility for overtime and on-call rotation, and may involve mentoring junior mechanics.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED and 5–7 years of related maintenance experience.
• AS350 or EC130 experience preferred.
• FAA A&P license in good standing preferred.
• Ability to work overtime and on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections and repairs per procedures, ADs, and regs.
• Verifies part numbers and serials against documentation.
• Keeps maintenance records compliant with FAA regs and manuals.
• Participates in SMS improvements and LEAN initiatives.
• Maintains a clean, professional work area.
• Mentors and trains less experienced mechanics.
• Supports 145 shop equipment maintenance.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Vibration balancing

Read 337s/ADs

Multi-tasking

Team player

On-call / flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or GED

AS350 or EC130 experience

Factory airframe/power plant schools

FAR 145 operations

Tools

RAMCO

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Air Methods in Mesa, AZ is seeking AMTs with rotorcraft background and 7+ years of heavy aircraft maintenance experience.

You will perform maintenance, repairs, inspections, and alterations on company aircraft, ensuring all documentation complies with FAA regulations and Air Methods policies. The role requires flexibility for overtime and on-call rotation, and may involve mentoring junior mechanics.