Aviation Maintenance Technician

Overview

Job Summary
At this base you will be working on an EC145. Responsible for performing aircraft maintenance, including planning maintenance efficiently and effectively to maximize aircraft availability while demonstrating a thorough knowledge of the General Maintenance Manual (GMM) and Air Methods’ policies and procedures. Ensures 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.

Provide timely on call availability during nights, weekends, and holidays if necessary.

Here are some cities and towns in and around
Cahokia, Illinois
(now part of
Cahokia Heights
), including nearby ones in St. Clair County and across the river in Missouri. If you had a specific distance or region in mind, I can narrow more.

• Cahokia Heights, IL – this is the city formed in 2021 by the merger of Cahokia, Alorton, and Centreville.

• Dupo, IL – ~4 miles south of Cahokia.

• East Saint Louis, IL – just to the north‑east.

• Fairmont City, IL

• Washington Park, IL

• Venice, IL

• St. Louis, MO
  – big city immediately across the Mississippi from Cahokia.

• Lemay, MO

• Maplewood, MO

• Richmond Heights, MO

• Affton, MO

• Clayton, MO

• Belleville, IL

• O’Fallon, IL

• Collinsville, IL

• Swansea, IL

• Freeburg, IL

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:
• 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, the Mechanic shall 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.

• 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‑site problem solving to outlying mechanics.

• 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.
Supervisory Responsibilities
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