Mechanic, Sr Light Ship

Total Aviation Staffing, LLC; London (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

7-days-on, 7-days-off schedule

Job summary

A leading provider of helicopter air ambulance and critical-care transport services across the United States is seeking a Senior Light Ship Mechanic to maintain safety and airworthiness of helicopters used in life-saving medical missions. You will work with a dedicated maintenance team to keep aircraft ready for operations.

You will inspect, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft, coordinate with Lead Mechanic and AMBS, and manage spares and RAMCO inventory.

Qualifications

• FAA A&P certification required.
• At least two years of experience as a certified aircraft mechanic.
• Residence within one-hour drive / 60 miles of the base.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work night shifts.
• Pre-placement physical, drug screening and background check required.
• Roving team: sheet metal repair and/or avionics troubleshooting experience.
• Basic communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair helicopters to ensure airworthiness and operational readiness.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with the Lead Mechanic and AMBS.
• Oversee aircraft, spare parts, and company assets at the assigned base.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records per FAA regulations and RAMCO system.
• Document maintenance activities and update inventory records in RAMCO.
• Travel between bases as needed to support maintenance operations.

Skills

Basic communication skills

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

FAA Mechanic Certificate - A&P

Tools

RAMCO system

Job description

Join our client, a leading provider of helicopter air ambulance and critical-care transport services across the United States, as a Senior Light Ship Mechanic. In this role, you will play a vital part in maintaining the safety, airworthiness, and reliability of helicopters used in life-saving medical transport missions. Working alongside a dedicated maintenance team, you will apply your technical expertise to keep aircraft operationally ready while supporting essential community healthcare services.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair helicopters to ensure airworthiness and operational readiness.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with the Lead Mechanic and AMBS.
• Oversee aircraft, spare parts, and company assets at the assigned base.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records in accordance with FAA regulations, manufacturer specifications, and company standards.
• Document maintenance activities and update inventory records in the RAMCO system.
• Travel between bases as needed to support maintenance operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• FAA Mechanic Certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) ratings.
• At least two years of experience as a certified aircraft mechanic.
• Basic communication skills and computer proficiency.
• Ability to pass a pre-placement physical examination, strength and flexibility assessment, drug screening, and background check.
• For Roving Maintenance Team positions, experience in sheet metal repair and/or avionics troubleshooting is required.
• Willingness to travel frequently, sometimes on short notice, and work night shifts as required.
• Residence within a one-hour drive or 60 miles of the assigned base, whichever distance is greater.
• Ability to travel between bases to meet operational maintenance needs.
• Competitive benefits package supporting personal and professional growth.
• Flexible 7-days-on, 7-days-off schedule to promote work-life balance.
• Opportunity to contribute to life-saving air medical transport operations and support community healthcare.