Senior A&P Mechanic — Helicopter Air Medical (7-on/7-off)

Total Aerospace Services; Prosper (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $25,000

7-on / 7-off schedule

Travel between bases

Annual safety bonus

Annual employee bonus

Job summary

Total Aviation Staffing is seeking a Senior A&P Mechanic for a client-based role in Palestine, TX. The position focuses on helicopter maintenance in a safety‑critical environment, requiring an A&P license and hands‑on troubleshooting in the field.

The role emphasizes strict aircraft airworthiness, documentation, and collaboration with base leadership. Expected 7-on/7-off schedule, sign‑on bonus up to $25,000, and travel between bases are part of the package.

Qualifications

• FAA Mechanic Certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
• Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience as a certified aircraft mechanic.
• Ability to perform aircraft maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and repairs.
• Basic communication skills.
• Computer skills required.
• Ability to pass a pre-placement physical exam, including a functional capacity exam.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to pass drug screening and background check.
• Ability to live within one hour or 60 miles of the assigned base, whichever is greater.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate daily aircraft maintenance and inspection requirements.
• Perform maintenance, repairs, inspections, and troubleshooting to maintain aircraft airworthiness.
• Investigate and repair airframe, powerplant, and related aircraft systems issues.
• Notify the Lead Mechanic of unusual situations requiring schedule changes, aircraft changes, additional manpower, or technical assistance.
• Support maintenance of aircraft assigned to the field base.
• Monitor stock levels and requisition spare parts as needed to support repairs.
• Maintain the safety and security of company assets at the field base.
• Prepare reports, requisitions, inventories, aircraft logs, inspection forms, and maintenance documentation.
• Certify aircraft logs and related maintenance forms in accordance with FAA, manufacturer, and company requirements.
• Complete required entries in maintenance tracking systems, including work packages, status sheets, removals, and installations.
• Maintain close communication with the Lead Mechanic, base leadership, and other internal teams to ensure timely job completion.
• Maintain parts inventory and recommend inventory level changes when needed.
• Maintain company‑provided special tools and ensure calibration is completed as scheduled.
• Perform additional maintenance and operational duties as assigned.

Skills

A&P Mechanic

Troubleshooting

Aircraft maintenance

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings

Tools

RAMCO

Job description

Total Aviation Staffing is seeking a Senior A&P Mechanic for a client-based role in Palestine, TX. The position focuses on helicopter maintenance in a safety‑critical environment, requiring an A&P license and hands‑on troubleshooting in the field.

The role emphasizes strict aircraft airworthiness, documentation, and collaboration with base leadership. Expected 7-on/7-off schedule, sign‑on bonus up to $25,000, and travel between bases are part of the package.