Senior Aviation Maintenance Technician 135 - St Louis, MO

Air Methods LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Aircraft Mechanic to join their St. Louis Maintenance Facility. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for performing maintenance, repairs, and inspections on various aircraft, ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations and company policies. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with Bell 407's and contribute to the operational readiness of aircraft in the Midwest Region. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in aircraft maintenance and troubleshooting, along with excellent communication and teamwork skills. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role in aviation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2-5 years of experience required.
• FAA A&P License in good standing is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and repairs of aircraft per regulations.
• Maintain documentation compliance with FAA and company policies.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Vibration-balancing

Sheet metal repair

Composite repair procedures

Reading technical documents

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Flexible scheduling

Problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Factory airframe/power plant schools

FAA A&P License

Tools

Microsoft Suite

RAMCO ERP system

Job description

Overview

Job Summary: Responsible for performing maintenance, repairs, inspections, and alterations of Company operated aircraft and articles as assigned in accordance with Air Methods’ policies and procedures. Ensures company operational goals and objectives are met, while guaranteeing all aircraft maintenance documentation is executed in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, company policies and procedures, and applicable maintenance manuals. At the St. Louis Maintenance Facility, you will be working on Bell 407's along with other aircraft from the Midwest Region.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

1. Performs inspections and repairs of aircraft and components in accordance with maintenance procedures, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, service letters, and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.
2. Upon installation or removal of any component or assembly, the Mechanic shall verify by physical inspection or markings on the part that the part number and serial number match the associated documentation.
3. Ensures all aircraft maintenance documentation is executed in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, company policies and procedures, and applicable maintenance manuals to include specific chapters.
4. Actively participates in the continuous improvement phase (level 4) of the company’s Safety Management System (SMS) and is familiar with the SMS policies, processes, and procedures.
5. Maintains work area in a clean and professional manner.
6. Responsible for correcting compliance or safety issues when directed by the Director of Operations, Director of Maintenance, Chief Pilot, Regional Maintenance Director, Director of Safety, or Lead Mechanic.
7. Responsible for advising the Pilot in Command (PIC) of any maintenance issues that would take an aircraft out of service.
8. Responsible for validating or confirming the data in the Status Report concerning the aircraft he or she is working on.
9. Request aviation parts and supplies in order to maintain an adequate and orderly inventory of all stock items to ensure prompt repairs for operational readiness.
10. Other Duties as assigned.

Additional Job Requirements

• Provide timely on-call availability during nights, weekends, and holidays if necessary.
• Regular scheduled attendance.
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling: 25 – 50%.
• Periodic travel in support of Part 135 operations and company objectives will be expected.

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Qualifications

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2 to 5 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Factory airframe/power plant schools preferred, (active/current A&P required).
• FAR 135 operations preferred.

Skills:

• Electrical troubleshooting and refined vibration-balancing.
• Sheet metal and composite repair procedures.
• Ability to read and understand various documents such as 337’s, Service Bulletins, AD’s, etc.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
• Ability to be a team player with a professional attitude.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Efficient in the use of electronic or paper-based manuals and able to navigate through vendor data to find necessary information.
• Ability to learn and utilize the Company’s ERP system (Ramco).
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to apply creativity and problem-solving skills in troubleshooting work.

Computer Skills:

• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• RAMCO experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• FAA A&P License in good standing.

This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident). Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.