Lead Aviation Maintenance Technician - Part 135

Air Methods; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Methods is seeking a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician to oversee maintenance staff across Elizabethtown and satellite bases in Glasgow and Russell Springs. You will ensure safety and compliance per FAA and company policies while guiding daily operations and scheduling.

The role requires extensive aircraft maintenance experience, leadership ability, and readiness to travel 25–50% to support Part 135 operations. Strong problem-solving and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school with five years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Manufacturers training on company specific aircraft preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide input to staff evaluations as requested by Area Manager/RCM.
• Audit program maintenance locations for aviation parts and supplies, tool calibrations, safety concerns and base needs for prompt repairs.
• Receive feedback related to flight issues/concerns, including RSQ911, and assist in resolution or refer to appropriate person.
• Attend hospital/program meetings or training.
• Collaborate with other discipline leads regarding maintenance and operation of the program.
• Assist Area Manager with employee scheduling.
• Disseminate new information and resolve problems as a resource.
• Ensure maintenance publications and manuals are current and available to maintenance personnel.
• Ensure aircraft maintenance documentation complies with FAA regulations and company policies.
• Send Mechanical Interruption Summary or Service Difficulty Report for review by PM/Regional Directors.
• Correct compliance or safety issues when directed by leadership.
• Maintain knowledge of Air Methods Manual, procedures, and policies; meet operational goals.
• Validate data in Status Report: discrepancies, changes, FAA inspections, SBs/ADs, PN/SN/TT/TSO accuracy.
• Schedule aircraft maintenance and provide status/forecast to support scheduling.
• Participate in maintenance forecasting calls and provide input on components/rotable items.
• Troubleshoot and assist mechanics in problem solving.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Sheet metal repair

Read/interpret documents

Multi-tasking

Team player

Organizational skills

Written & verbal comms

Flexible schedule

RAMCO experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Manufacturers training on company-specific aircraft

Tools

RAMCO

Microsoft Office

Job description

Air Methods is seeking a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician to oversee maintenance staff across Elizabethtown and satellite bases in Glasgow and Russell Springs. You will ensure safety and compliance per FAA and company policies while guiding daily operations and scheduling.

The role requires extensive aircraft maintenance experience, leadership ability, and readiness to travel 25–50% to support Part 135 operations. Strong problem-solving and documentation skills are essential.