Helicopter A&P Mechanic – Alaska

FAA Certified Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Sign On Bonus

Company
:
North Star Trekking LLC (dba North Star Helicopters)
Location
:
Juneau, Alaska, USA
Type
:
Permanent
Relocation
:
Sign on Bonus
Travel
:
Various
Salary Range
: $D.O.E

North Star Helicopters, LLC, located in Juneau, Alaska, is currently accepting resumes for full time, year-round, USA FAA Certified Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (A&P). North Star operates the Airbus Helicopters (formally Eurocopter) AS350 Series Helicopters with Safran Helicopter Engines (formally Turbomeca) Arriel Series Engines. North Star is a 14 CFR Part 135 On Demand Air Taxi Operator that is involved in Tourism, Heli-skiing, DOI/BLM/USFS, External Load, Executive transport and many other areas of the helicopter industry.

We are standing members of:
Helicopter Association International (HAI), Tour Operators of Safety (TOPS) and the Alaska Air Carriers Association (AACA). North Star's web-site is: , please check it out to get a better idea of what we do.

Responsibilities of the position(s) include:

• Preventive maintenance, scheduled & unscheduled maintenance, minor & major repairs and alterations, and inspections on company owned helicopters. Aircraft systems include (but not limited to): structures (metal and composite), hydraulics, landing gear, flight controls, electrical systems, dynamic drive system, and engine & related components.
• Continuous adherence to applicable manufacturer’s documentation which include (but not limited to): airframe & its components, engine, and particular modifications.
• Accomplishment/completeness of appropriate paperwork that includes (but not limited to): airframe & engine maintenance logbooks, inspection checklist(s), and weight & balance forms.
• Adherence to U.S Civil Laws & Regulations that pertain to (but not limited to) aviation (CFR's), safety (OSHA), transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). state statutes, and local ordinances.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Candidate(s) MUST have:

• Be a US Citizen and be eligible to work in the US,
• Possess both FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificates (with no violations),
• Possess a current and clean State issued drivers license,
• Possess a current US Passport (and/or Passport Card),
• Possess and own basic hand tools (metric is more useful than SAE),
• Pass a FAA/Government, past employer, and drug & alcohol background checks,
• Pass, with "negative" results, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening prior to being offered employment.

Ideal candidates may also have/be:

• Flexible to scheduling (days, nights and weekends),
• Willing to accept tasks as assigned,
• Willing to work alone or in remote areas when necessary,
• Willing to work in all weather conditions (rain, wind, snow) when necessary,
• Willing to travel when requested,
• Able to lift up to 40-50 pounds unassisted,
• Able to climb, stand and work on ladders and platforms,
• Able to climb onto and open aircraft cowlings and doors unassisted,
• Able to work in small confined spaces,
• Willing to submit to random drug and/or alcohol screening(s),
• Practice safe work habits.

Ideal candidates are expected to possess the following attributes:

• Initiative,
• Punctuality,
• Clean and neat appearance,
• Cooperative,
• Accept responsibility,
• Knowledgeable,
• Exercise good judgment,
• Produce quality work.

North Star Trekking's compensation and benefits include:

• Pay depending upon years in aviation maintenance and experience level,
• 6 months company supplied housing (single occupancy),
• Medical, health, and dental insurance,
• Vacation and sick days (5 vacation/3 sick starting after one year. non-cumulative),
• Six (6) paid holidays per year,
• Participation in company 401(k) after one year.

North Star Trekking provides Glacier Treks on the Juneau Ice Fields, provides helicopter support to Heli-Ski Operators and the USFS, and provides Charter services in a multitude of roles.

FAR Part 135 Company active in helicopter tourism, heliskiing…

Benefits:
Competitive Pay,
Housing (when available),
Medical and dental,
Vacation,
Participation in company 401(k).

Supported Manufacturers:
Airbus Helicopters (formally Eurocopter)
Safran Helicopter Engines (formally Turbomeca)