Senior A&P Mechanic

PHI Health, LLC; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $25,000

Shift bonuses

Annual safety/employee bonuses

Job summary

PHI Health, LLC is seeking an A&P licensed aircraft mechanic in Buckeye, AZ, to maintain the airworthiness of its helicopter fleet. Candidates must have at least 2 years experience and an FAA Mechanic Certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant endorsements. This role involves ensuring safety standards, conducting inspections, and preparing reports. Compensation includes competitive pay and bonuses, with a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000.

The position requires a 7/7 schedule and living within 60 miles of the Buckeye base.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of maintenance experience as a Certified Mechanic.
• Basic communication and computer skills.
• Must pass a pre‑placement physical exam.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate daily maintenance requirements to maintain aircraft airworthiness.
• Notify the Lead Mechanic of unusual situations requiring schedule changes.
• Maintain assigned aircraft and handle inventory levels.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma

FAA Mechanic Certificate (Airframe and Powerplant)

Job description

Job Overview

PHI Health is seeking an A&P licensed aircraft mechanic with a minimum of 2 years experience as a Certified Aircraft Mechanic to work on our helicopter fleet in Buckeye, AZ. The role focuses on maintaining the airworthiness and readiness of our aircraft, supporting emergency response missions, and ensuring rigorous safety standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate daily maintenance or inspection requirements to maintain aircraft airworthiness.
• Notify the Lead Mechanic of unusual situations requiring schedule changes, aircraft changes, extra manpower or technical assistance.
• At a field base, maintain assigned aircraft, review stock levels, requisition spares, and handle inventory levels.
• Ensure the safety and security of all company assets at the field base.
• Prepare reports, requisitions, inventories, and certify work on aircraft logs and related inspection and maintenance forms per FAA, manufacturer, and PHI Health requirements.
• Enter work packages, status sheets, removals and installs in RAMCO.
• Maintain close communication with Lead Mechanic, AMBS and other agents to ensure effective and timely job completion.
• Maintain parts inventory and recommend level changes when necessary.
• Maintain company‑provided special tools and ensure scheduled calibrations.
• Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• FAA Mechanic Certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant endorsements.
• Minimum 2 years of maintenance experience as a Certified Mechanic.
• Basic communication and computer skills.
• Must pass a pre‑placement physical exam including functional capacity test (strength and flexibility assessment, lift up to 100 pounds).
• Pass drug screening and background check.
• For the PHI Roving Maintenance Team: sheet metal repair and/or avionics troubleshooting/repair skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently, sometimes on short notice.
• Ability to work night shifts as required by maintenance events.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive pay with shift bonuses and annual safety/employee bonuses. Sign‑on bonus up to $25,000. Additional benefits include health, dental, vision, retirement, and other standard PHI Health benefits.

Schedule & Location

7/7 schedule. Candidates must live within one hour drive or 60 miles from the Buckeye base. Travel between bases is required.

EEO Statement

PHI, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.