Aviation Maintenance Technician, Lead

• Lead maintenance staff and support Air Methods’ mission, goals, and objectives
• Oversee daily operations of aircraft maintenance services and ensure safety is the top priority
• Audit program maintenance locations for parts, supplies, tool calibrations, safety concerns, and base needs
• Receive and help resolve flight issues and concerns, including RSQ
  911 feedback
• Attend hospital/program meetings and training
• Collaborate with other discipline leads on maintenance and program operations
• Assist the Area Manager with employee scheduling
• Disseminate new information and support problem resolution
• Keep maintenance publications and company manuals current and available
• Ensure aircraft maintenance documentation complies with Federal Aviation Regulations and company policies
• Review Mechanical Interruption Summaries or Service Difficulty Reports
• Correct compliance and safety issues when directed by authorized leaders
• Validate aircraft Status Report data, discrepancies, inspections, ADs, service bulletins, servicing intervals, and component configuration
• Schedule aircraft maintenance and provide current aircraft status and downtime forecasts
• Participate in maintenance forecasting calls and monitor assigned HY packages
• Troubleshoot and assist outlying mechanics with problem solving
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Associate’s degree (A.A./A.S.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, and five years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Manufacturers training on company-specific aircraft preferred
• Electrical troubleshooting experience
• Refined vibration-balancing skills
• Sheet metal and composite repair procedure knowledge
• Ability to read and understand 337s, Service Bulletins, ADs, and related documents
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
• Professional team-player attitude
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and a 24/7 on-call rotation when needed
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• RAMCO experience preferred
• FAA A&P License in good standing
• Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred
• Subject to DOT/FAA drug and alcohol testing requirements
• Regular scheduled attendance and timely on-call availability during nights, weekends, and holidays when necessary
• Periodic travel expected in support of Part 135 operations and company objectives; stated travel percentage is 25–50%

Demonstrates expertise in aircraft maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations and company policies while leading maintenance staff and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. Proficient in troubleshooting, documentation management, and maintaining safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

• FAA A&P License
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Vibration-Balancing Skills
• RAMCO Experience
• Inspection Authorization (IA)

• Aircraft Maintenance
• Safety Compliance
• Mechanical Interruption Summaries
• Service Difficulty Reports
• Parts and Supplies Management
• Tool Calibration
• Documentation Management
• Multitasking
• Scheduling
• Problem Solving

• Excellent Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Professional Team-Player Attitude
• Excellent Written Communication Skills
• Excellent Verbal Communication Skills

• FAA A&P License
• Inspection Authorization (IA)

• Federal Aviation Regulations
• DOT/FAA Drug and Alcohol Testing
• Part 135 Operations
• Aircraft Status Report
• Service Bulletins
• 337s
• ADs
• Composite Repair Procedures
• Maintenance Forecasting
• Flight Issues Resolution

• Microsoft Suite
• Word
• Excel
• Power Point
• Outlook