Managing Lead Mechanic

PHI Health; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

7/7 schedule

Job summary

PHI Health is seeking a qualified Aircraft Mechanic to lead maintenance activities at our Virginia base. You will supervise and train staff, certify work, and ensure FAA standards are met while keeping aircraft and equipment ready for operations.

The ideal candidate holds an FAA A&P certificate, 5+ years of certified maintenance experience, and solid knowledge of manuals, FARs, and RAMCO. This 7/7 schedule offers a challenging, rewarding environment for impact-driven professionals.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant.
• At least 5 years of Maintenance experience as a Certified Mechanic.
• Knowledge of maintenance sections of company manuals, OPS specs, FARs.
• Possess basic skills in communications and management.
• Computer skills required.
• Ability to communicate verbally, effectively and clearly in person and by phone.
• Must pass pre-placement physical exam including CAP exam, drug screening and background screen.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, assign and shift workers to carry out plans and production schedules defined by manager.
• Review and evaluate daily maintenance or inspection requirements and assign priorities to tasks.
• Follow up work assignments ensuring correct methods and practices.
• Notify manager of unusual situations requiring schedule changes or technical assistance.
• Provide on the job training to mechanics and evaluate progress.
• Maintain maintenance duties at base and ensure tools and equipment are ready.
• Prepare reports, inventories, and certify work per FAA, RAMCO and PHI Health requirements.

Skills

Communication

Management

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

FAA A&P Certificate (Airframe & Powerplant)

Tools

RAMCO

Job description

Join Our Life-Saving Team in and take advantage of:

Sign on bonus up to $15,000!

Are you ready to elevate your career to new heights? PHI Health is looking for dynamic, driven individuals to join our team. We are committed to providing top-tier emergency medical services with unmatched speed and efficiency, saving lives when every second counts. By supporting our mission from the ground, you will play a crucial role in orchestrating the seamless operations that keep our advanced fleet soaring and our patients safe.

With PHI Health you'll collaborate with the best minds in the industry, driving initiatives that enhance our services and expand our reach to those who need it most. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive on challenges, PHI Health offers an extraordinary opportunity to impact lives and develop your professional career in a meaningful way.

Who We Are:

PHI Health is the leading air ambulance provider in the United States. With an unmatched safety record and the best aviation, medical and communication specialists in the field, we set the standard in the air medical industry. We transport more than 22,000 patients each year from our more than 80 bases across the country, all while offering services and outreach education to local communities and leading healthcare systems. Our mission is simple: move communities to health while maintaining the highest standard of safety, period.

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the Area Maintenance Manager, work with or without supervision in performing leadership duties involved in directing workers in the repair and maintenance of aircraft and associated equipment. Provide training to workers. Responsible for all work performed under her/his leadership and may certify work performed meets specified standards. Review and ensure accuracy of all pertinent documentation. Perform duties of mechanic as time permits. Responsible for maintenance of base and equipment.

Responsibilities Include:

• Schedule, assign and shift workers as necessary to carry out plans and production schedules defined by manager.
• Review and evaluate daily maintenance or inspection requirements and assign priorities to various tasks to effect most efficient use of resources.
• Follow up work assignments making certain that correct method, procedures and practices are followed, and that work assigned has been completed satisfactorily.
• Notify manager of unusual situations requiring schedule changes, aircraft changes, extra manpower or technical assistance.
• Recommend disciplinary action when situations arise that require such action.
• Provide on the job training to other mechanics and evaluate their progress.
• When at a field base, be responsible for the maintenance of all aircraft assigned to her/him reviewing stock levels and requisitioning spares as necessary to provide required repairs. Responsible for the safety and security of all company assets at field base.
• Prepare reports, requisitions, inventories, and may personally certify on aircraft logs and related inspection and maintenance forms that work accomplished by self and/or other mechanics at field base meets the requirements of the FAA, manufacturer and PHI Health.
• Comply with entries in RAMCO, such as work packages, status sheets, removals and installs in physical structure.
• Maintain close communication with Manager and AMBS, and other agents as appropriate to ensure effective and timely job completion.
• Perform the duties of mechanic as time permits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ensures personnel maintaining aircraft follow applicable JSA's and appropriate SMS Manuals.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Hold an FAA Mechanic Certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant.
• At least 5 years of Maintenance experience as a Certified Mechanic.
• Have knowledge of the maintenance sections of company manuals, Operations Specifications, FAR's.
• Possess basic skills in communications and management.
• Computer skills required.
• Ability to communicate verbally, effectively and clearly in person and by phone.
• Must be able to pass pre-placement physical exam including functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment, lift up to 100 pounds) drug screening and background screen.

Schedule/Location:

7&7

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer a range of competitive pay and benefits package to keep our teams happy, healthy, and invested.

Our Core Competencies:

• Safe. We are absolute in our belief in the tenets of Destination Zero and that Zero is not only achievable, but the only acceptable outcome.
• Efficient. We are focused on outcomes that are smart and responsible by making the best use of our resources to maximize overall productivity and achieve sustainable profitability as a high performing organization.
• Quality. We are committed to ensuring excellent organizational performance which produces sustainable and reliable outcomes.
• Service. We are dedicated to the service of our