Helicopter A&P 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, powerplant, 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.

• 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, powerplant, 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.
• Current FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate preferred (not required)

• Military helicopter maintenance experience.
• 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 occasional travel or off-site maintenance support may be required based on operational needs. Professional appearance, organization, and strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards are expected at all times.

Interested or know someone who may be a fit?

For more information, contact via phone or text:

Brian Ward

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Latrobe, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $104000.00/yr.

-Competitive hourly pay based on experience
-Full-time, long-term career opportunity
-Health insurance reimbursement
-Opportunities for training and professional development
-Exposure to a variety of civilian and military helicopter platforms
-Work in an FAA Part 145 Repair Station environment
-Collaborative team of maintenance, avionics, sheet metal, and quality…