Sr Helicopter Maintenance Support Technician; Remote

Job Overview

Senior Remote Maintenance Support Technician (Govt Programs) – skilled in advanced troubleshooting, inspections, and return‑to‑service certifications on BK117 C2/D3 and EC135 aircraft. Perform work independently at customer sites across the United States.

Pay: $34.00 – $57.00 per hour (based on experience) plus per diem and housing allowance when away from home.

Schedule:

4×10 shifts (5×8 in California), 4 weeks onsite / 2 weeks off (work from home).

• FAA A&P License
• 8–12 years of rotary‑wing experience
• Ability to obtain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC)

• Maintenance/Troubleshooting/Inspections (60%) – Perform maintenance and inspections using airframe and power plant (A&P) license outside of certified repair station; advanced troubleshooting to diagnose system malfunctions; conduct airframe calendar/hourly, hidden damage, operational, and functional checks; participate in flight tests; track rotor systems and vibration analysis; ensure FOD, tool control, and calibrated tool policies; complete “Clearance‑to‑close,” torque checks, dimensional checks, and flight control system installation verification;
  
  perform thorough receiving inspection of aircraft and associated records.
• Lead Technician Responsibilities (20%) – Conduct daily “huddle” meetings; assign maintenance tasks; identify and elevate work performance issues or safety concerns.
• On‑Site Customer Support (10%) – Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues identified by Airbus customers; perform on‑site customer support tasks contracted by the customer.
• Documentation/Compliance (10%) – Update maintenance tracking program daily; monitor and forecast upcoming maintenance; ensure compliance with production/repair station policies, FAA regulations, calendar/hourly inspections, life‑limited or cycle‑limited components, airworthiness directives, and service bulletins; document and return aircraft components to service; review 337s; track and coordinate forecasted removals, repairs, and material requirements for TBO and SLL assets; compose and prepare maintenance documentation; perform aircraft mass and balance record calculations per AC 43.13‑1B.

• Minimum eight (8) years of aviation maintenance experience on the BK117 C2/D3 or EC135, or 12 years of rotary wing experience with at least 6 months on BK117 C2/D3 or EC135.
• Current FAA A&P license.
• Minimum two (2) years of leadership experience and/or equivalent education.
• Understanding of FAA regulations 14 CFR Parts 27, 29, 39, 43, 91, 135, and 145.
• High‑level troubleshooting expertise on all BK117 C2 aircraft systems.
• Effective verbal and written communication in English.
• Ability to obtain a DoD CAC.
• U.S. Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder, or other covered under ITAR).

• Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid time off, personal time, holidays and generous paid parental leave program.
• Comprehensive health, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and supplemental benefit coverage.
• Upskilling and development opportunities through global Leadership University and e‑learning courses.

• Travel: 65% domestic, 35% international; ability to travel independently and at short notice.
• Daily aircraft operations and general maintenance tasks requiring vision, hearing, speaking, equipment operation, carrying, lifting, pushing/pulling, sitting, squatting/kneeling, standing, walking, climbing, and manual dexterity as appropriate.
• Personal protective equipment: safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators/masks, protective gloves, steel‑toed shoes for shop floor visits.

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