A&P Mechanic​/Hoist Operator

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $ Annually

Position: A&P Mechanic / Hoist Operator

Salary:$80,000 - $100,000 per year

Department:Aircraft Maintenance
Shift Schedule
: 7 days on, 7 days off rotation

Position Summary:

Heli Service USA is seeking an experienced and dedicated hoist operator to join our team in Norfolk, Virginia. As part of our dynamic team, you will work and fly on a fleet of AW169 helicopters, ensuring their maintenance and operational readiness for challenging and essential missions. You will conduct c rew transfer flights and precision hoist missions with the AW-169 helicopter.

We are looking for a motivated professional who thrives in a dynamic offshore environment and is committed to operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily and periodic inspections, repair and maintenance of engines, and airframes as required by manufacturer guidance, industry best practices, FAA regulations, and company directives.
• Be well versed in a variety of hoisting situations day and night, to include but not limited to high hoists, confined area, elevated platform, and vessel operations.
• Be responsible in the cabin for passengers and inform the pilots when cabin is ready, ensuring passengers are seated within CG limits and that equipment is stowed and secured.
• Maintain flight currency and training minimums as applicable.
• Ensure cleanliness of company equipment such as aircraft, vehicles, offices, hanger, and living quarters.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Chief Air crewman or Base Lead.

Qualifications:

• Required
  :
  • A&P Certificate required.
  • Prior hoist and/or aircrew experience.
  • Annual “fit for duty” physical required.
  • Work Authorization/Sponsorship:
    Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
  • Must be physically able to push/pull/lift, unload, and maneuver heavy equipment and/or luggage in excess of 70 pounds for extended periods of time; must have physical dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive tasks and motions, including bending at the waist and knees, climbing, balancing, squatting, kneeling, crawling, twisting and sustaining those positions for extended amounts of time in aircraft cargo holds and baggage bins.
    
    The employee must have sufficient hearing and vision and ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position.
• Preferred
• Three (3) to five (5) years of helicopter maintenance experience.
• Three (3) years’ previous experience on a dedicated rotary-wing SAR or hoist aircraft serving as a Helicopter Hoist Operator (Winch Operator).
• Night SAR unaided and/or NVG Operational experience.
• Familiarity with Leonardo family of aircraft (AW169/AW139).

Training/Specific Activities

Required:

• Complete annual training as required by company policy and law on an annual basis in a timely manner.
• Read all newsletters and bulletins to remain current on policies, procedures, and developments as well as to meet all company compliance standards.
• Employment at Heli Service USA is contingent on successful completion of training and release to the line by the Director of Maintenance at the completion of the required line training period.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check must be completed and approved in accordance with DOT/FAA regulations prior to hire.

Possible Work Hazards:Exposure to loud noises, aviation related chemicals, and frequently moving objects at a high velocity.

Physical Demands:Sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling, keyboarding, speaking. Additional physical demands may be required.

Other Considerations/Disclaimers:

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