Utility/Fire Bell 407 Mechanic and Fuel Service Vehicle Driver

MHM Publishing Inc; Oregon (IL); Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading utility operator in the aviation industry as a Utility/Fire Bell 407 Mechanic. This full-time position offers a competitive compensation package and the flexibility to work from anywhere in the country. With nearly three decades of experience, the company is dedicated to providing exceptional aerial services, including firefighting and disaster relief. You'll have access to comprehensive benefits, including employer-paid medical and life insurance, and opportunities for career advancement through additional training resources. If you're looking for a role that values your expertise and offers growth potential, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employer-paid medical insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) employer match

Travel pay

Daily per diem for lodging, meals, and incidentals

Qualifications

• Must have FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification.
• Field experience on the Bell 407 is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on Bell 407 helicopters.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and safety standards.

Skills

Field experience with Bell 407

FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification

CDL with HazMat and Tanker endorsement

USFS Mechanic Qualification card

Valid U.S. Passport

Job description

FAA Airframe and Powerplant. Preferred Inspection Authorization but not required. Must have field experience (with little or no supervision) working on the Bell 407. Must have or be able to obtain a CDL with HazMat and Tanker endorsement. Must have or be able to obtain a USFS Mechanic Qualification card. Must have or be able to obtain a valid U.S. Passport. Must be able to pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol screening.

Job Description

Come join Helicopter Express, one of the largest utility operators in the United States. HX has been in the aviation industry for nearly 3 decades. Our missions include aerial crane and construction, firefighting, disaster relief, aerial cinematography, and charter. Our fleet includes a full spectrum of utility helicopters to include the Bell 407HP, 429, 205A1++, 412EPX, the Airbus AS350B3e, the Kaman K-max, and the Sikorsky S-64E and F models. In 2023, we moved HX headquarters into our beautiful new 30,000 sq/ft hangar sitting off airport on company-owned acreage in northwest Georgia. Along with our new HQ, we have winter maintenance facilities in both Lubbock, TX, and Medford, OR.

Helicopter Express offers one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the business including employer-paid medical and life insurance. We also offer dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability as well as a retirement program with 401(k)-employer match. Plus, you will have the ability to reside anywhere in the country with travel pay and daily per diem for lodging, meals, and incidentals. No need to move.

Helicopter Express also understands the desire for career development. Our management team is incredibly devoted to providing additional training resources. So, with the right skill set and work ethic, advancement is available to anyone who is interested in longevity with us as a successfully growing organization.

Helicopter Express is accepting applications for full-time, experienced Utility/Fire Bell 407 Mechanic with CDL qualifications.