Sr Aviation Maintenance Technician - Life Flight Network

Mercy Health Partners; Clyde (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Mercy Health Partners as an Aviation Maintenance Technician, responsible for maintaining and inspecting aircraft to ensure compliance with FAA standards. Your expertise will ensure the safety and reliability of our aviation operations while working with a dedicated team committed to excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Qualifications

• Current mechanic certificate with airframe and power plant ratings (required).
• 5 years of experience with airframe and power plant license.
• Factory schooling on type model that is being maintained within one year of becoming Sr. Technician (required).

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with all FAA, manufacturer and company maintenance requirements.
• Performs daily/preflight inspection of aircraft in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines.
• Documents maintenance and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements.

Skills

Integrity

Teamwork

Customer service and relations

Good decision making

Analysing data

Relationship Building

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Calibrated tools

Job description

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Aviation Maintenance Technician is responsible for the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of assigned aircraft. The Aviation Maintenance Technician performs all maintenance, inspections, and documentation in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensures compliance with all FAA, manufacturer and company maintenance requirements.

• Communicates with the Director of Maintenance on all matters and for work schedules and on call times.

• Performs daily/preflight inspection of aircraft in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines.

• Performs and documents scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and inspections in accordance with manufactures and FAA requirements and procedures

• Maintains all manufacturer and company manuals in current condition.

• Assists with the development of Life Flight goals and objectives consistent with the institutional missions and goals; implements action plans for those goals in conjunction with administration and Life Flight Director.

• Ensures quality of maintenance operations by maintaining strategies to insure maintenance competence.

• Reviews quality assurance of maintenance operations.

• Responsible for all other flight operations duties as assigned.

• Assists with investigation of complaints for facts and resolution.

• Develops and maintains good working relationships with Mercy Transportation Management Team, fellow employees and other in conduct of daily business.

• Ensures company and employee compliance with FAA, hospital, CAMTS policies, procedures and standards.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Current mechanic certificate with airframe and power plant ratings (required)

Education

High School/GED (required)

Work Experience

5 years’ experience with airframe and power plant license, previous rotary wing experience (preferred)

Training

Factory schooling on type model that is being maintained within one year of becoming Sr. Technician (required)

Language

None

Patient Population

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

General office environment.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

Other: Working around hazardous equipment, hazardous chemicals, hazardous work environment.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) x

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) x

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)x

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)x

Stoop, Kneelx

Crawlingx

Climbingx

Balance x

Bending x

Work Position

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Sittingx

Walkingx

Standing x

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements - Select if a physical requirement for this job.

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Perform shift work

Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Acuity – far

Acuity – near

Hazards

Depth perception

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust/fumes

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Exposure to high pitched noises

Gaseous risk exposure

Skills

Have own tools

Maintain component log cards

Scheduling of maintenance

Shipping and receiving

Inventory Management

Vendor Procurement

Calibrated tools and documentation

Quality Assurance

Financial and Budget planning

Analyzing data

Relationship Building

Good Listener

Integrity

Good decision making

Teamwork

Punctual

Take Initiate

Customer service and relations

Professional

Compassion

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]