Senior Rotorcraft Mechanic – RAMCO/Avionics

Air Methods Mechanics; Montana; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Methods Rotorcraft Mechanic position seeks experienced professionals with exposure to AS350s, EC130/EC135, Bell 407/429, RAMCO, and avionics knowledge. Must reside in the North Central Region (CO, IA, ID, MN, MT, NE, SD, UT, WI, WY) and plan maintenance to maximize aircraft availability while complying with the GMM and FAA regulations.

You will lead maintenance efforts when the Lead Mechanic is absent, verify documentation, manage parts, mentor teammates, participate in SMS improvements, and

Qualifications

• Five (5) years’ related experience.
• Factory airframe/power plant schools preferred, active/current A&P REQUIRED.
• FAR 135 HEMs operations experience required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Lead Mechanic in the absence of the Lead Mechanic.
• Performs inspections and repairs of aircraft and components in accordance with maintenance procedures, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, service letters, and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Upon installation or removal of any component or assembly, verify by physical inspection or markings on the part that the part number and serial number match the associated documentation (Status Report, if item is tracked), Parts Tag, 8130-3, 337, or any other maintenance release.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains work area in a clean and professional manner.
• Responsible for advising the Pilot in Command (PIC) of any maintenance issues that would take an aircraft out of service.
• 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, Regional Maintenance Manager, or Lead Mechanic.
• Responsible for validating or confirming the data in the Status Report concerning the aircraft he or she is working on including.
• 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.
• Responsible for mentoring mechanics within all maintenance and operational functions at the base and providing on the job training (OJT).
• Troubleshoots and provides over-the-phone and on sight problem solving to outlying mechanics.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Vibration balancing

Sheet metal repair

Composite repair

Aviation docs

Multi-tasking

Team player

On-call rotation

RAMCO software

Microsoft Office

Education

FAA A&P License in good standing

Inspection Authorization (IA) Preferred

Tools

RAMCO

Microsoft Office

Job description

Air Methods Rotorcraft Mechanic position seeks experienced professionals with exposure to AS350s, EC130/EC135, Bell 407/429, RAMCO, and avionics knowledge. Must reside in the North Central Region (CO, IA, ID, MN, MT, NE, SD, UT, WI, WY) and plan maintenance to maximize aircraft availability while complying with the GMM and FAA regulations.

You will lead maintenance efforts when the Lead Mechanic is absent, verify documentation, manage parts, mentor teammates, participate in SMS improvements, and