Senior A&P Mechanic

PHI Health, LLC; Columbus (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift bonuses

Annual safety bonus

Sign-on bonus up to $25,000

Job summary

PHI Health, LLC is seeking an experienced A&P Licensed Mechanic to ensure our helicopters are ready for life-saving missions. Responsibilities include evaluating maintenance needs, notifying the Lead Mechanic of changes, maintaining aircraft, and ensuring compliance with FAA and internal standards.

Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma, FAA Mechanic Certificate, and 2 years of maintenance experience. Competitive pay, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of maintenance experience as a Certified Mechanic.
• Must pass a pre-placement physical exam, drug screening, and background check.
• Ability to travel frequently and work night shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate daily maintenance or inspection requirements.
• Notify the Lead Mechanic of unusual situations requiring changes.
• Maintain all assigned aircraft and review stock levels at field bases.
• Prepare reports and certify on aircraft logs that work meets requirements.

Skills

FAA Mechanic Certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant endorsements

Maintenance experience as a Certified Mechanic

Basic communication skills

Computer proficiency

Sheet metal repair and/or avionics troubleshooting/repair skills

Ability to travel frequently

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Position: A&P Licensed Mechanic

PHI Health is seeking an experienced Certified Aircraft Mechanic with an A&P license to work on helicopters, supporting life‑saving missions. This role ensures our fleet of state‑of‑the‑art aircraft is always ready to respond with precision and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate daily maintenance or inspection requirements to maintain the airworthiness of aircraft.
• Notify the Lead Mechanic of unusual situations that require schedule changes, aircraft changes, extra manpower or technical assistance.
• When stationed at a field base, maintain all assigned aircraft, review stock levels and requisition spares as needed.
• Ensure the safety and security of all company assets at field bases.
• Prepare reports, requisitions, inventories, and personally certify on aircraft logs and related inspection and maintenance forms that work meets FAA, manufacturer, and PHI Health requirements.
• Comply with entries in RAMCO, including work packages, status sheets, and removals and installations in physical structure.
• Maintain close communication with the Lead Mechanic, AMBS, and other agents to ensure effective and timely completion of jobs.
• Maintain parts inventory and recommend level changes when necessary.
• Maintain company‑provided special tools and ensure calibration is performed as scheduled.
• Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• FAA Mechanic Certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant endorsements.
• At least 2 years of maintenance experience as a Certified Mechanic.
• Basic communication skills and computer proficiency.
• Must pass a pre‑placement physical exam including a functional capacity exam, drug screening, and background check.
• For the PHI Roving Maintenance Team: sheet metal repair and/or avionics troubleshooting/repair skills.
• Ability to travel frequently, sometimes on short notice, and work night shifts as maintenance demands require.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive pay, shift bonuses, shift incentives, annual safety bonus, annual employee bonus, and a sign‑on bonus of up to $25,000, plus the full PHI Health benefits package.

Location and Schedule

Shifts are 7‑hour days. Candidates must live within a one‑hour drive or 60 miles of the base (whichever is greater). Travel between bases is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.