Aircraft Mechanic

Aircraft Mechanic

Located:
Latrobe, PA

Pay: $40's+/hour (based on experience)

Direct Placement Opportunity Can start ASAP

Support maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, modification, and return-to-service activities on turbine-powered helicopters within an FAA Part 145 Repair Station. This hands-on role requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and teamwork while maintaining a variety of rotary-wing aircraft.

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in accordance with FAA regulations, manufacturer manuals, and company procedures.
• Conduct inspections, troubleshoot discrepancies, and complete repairs on airframe, power plant, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Remove, install, rig, adjust, and test aircraft components and assemblies to ensure proper operation and airworthiness.
• Perform aircraft modifications, upgrades, phase inspections, and component replacements.
• Interpret maintenance manuals, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, service bulletins, and technical publications.
• Complete maintenance records, work orders, and return-to-service documentation accurately and in compliance with FAA requirements.
• Perform operational and functional checks following maintenance actions.
• Support aircraft disassembly, reassembly, preservation, and delivery activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment while properly using and caring for tools and equipment.
• Collaborate with maintenance, avionics, sheet metal, and quality teams to meet operational and customer requirements.
• Provide off-site maintenance support as needed and represent the organization professionally.
• Identify root causes of mechanical issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Adhere to all safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

• Current FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.
• 4+ years of aircraft maintenance experience; 5–10 years preferred.
• Experience performing inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and return-to-service activities on turbine-powered aircraft.
• Strong knowledge of airframe, power plant, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical publications.
• Experience working within FAA-regulated maintenance environments, preferably Part 145.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced maintenance environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with scheduled, unscheduled, heavy, depot, and phase maintenance activities.
• Rotary-wing experience preferred; fixed-wing or military aviation experience will also be considered.

• Military helicopter maintenance experience with a current FAA A&P Certificate.
• Previous Part 145 Repair Station or corporate aviation maintenance experience.
• Experience supporting platforms such as:
• Sikorsky S-76, S-92, S-61
• UH-1, UH-60, UH-72, HH-60
• AW109, AW119, AW139, AW609
• Bell 407, 427, 429
• Eurocopter and similar rotary-wing aircraft
• Exposure to heavy maintenance, depot-level maintenance, phase inspections, and structural repairs.
• Familiarity with repair station documentation, quality systems, and operational processes.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Join a stable, low-turnover organization committed to long-term career growth, professional development, and a strong culture of safety and quality. You'll gain experience across a diverse fleet of civilian helicopters while working alongside experienced aviation professionals. The position offers a first-shift schedule, overtime opportunities, competitive benefits, and clear paths for advancement.

Work in an FAA Part 145 Repair Station supporting a variety of turbine-powered rotary-wing aircraft from manufacturers including Sikorsky, Bell, Leonardo (AW), and Eurocopter. The environment involves hands-on maintenance, heavy inspections, and modification projects within a safety-focused, team-oriented hangar setting. Overtime and…