Aviation Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing maintenance, repairs, inspections, and alterations of Company operated aircraft and articles as assigned in accordance with Air Methods’ policies and procedures.
• Perform inspections and repairs of aircraft and components in accordance with maintenance procedures, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, service letters, and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Verify by physical inspection or markings on the part that the part number and serial number match the associated documentation.
• Ensure all aircraft maintenance documentation is executed in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, company policies and procedures, and applicable maintenance manuals.
• Actively participate in the continuous improvement phase of the company’s Safety Management System (SMS).
• Maintain work area in a clean and professional manner.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Utilize Air Method’s EAP system to account for time on task accurately.
• Identify all needed parts, tools and supplies for non-routine discrepancy findings.
• Perform maintenance on 145 shop’s support equipment.
• Mentor and train less experienced mechanics.
• Actively participate in 145 shop LEAN process improvements.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• 5 to 7 years’ related aircraft maintenance experience required
• AS350 or EC130 experience preferred
• Factory airframe/power plant schools preferred
• FAR 145 operations preferred
• Electrical troubleshooting and refined vibration-balancing
• Ability to read and understand various documents such as 337’s, Service Bulletins, AD’s, etc.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, constantly changing environment
• Ability to be a team player with a professional attitude
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotation
• Efficient in the use of electronic or paper based manuals and able to navigate through vendor data to find necessary information
• Ability to learn and utilize the Company’s ERP system (Ramco)
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to apply creativity and problem solving skills in troubleshooting work
• FAA A&P License in good standing preferred
• Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred.

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