Senior A&P Mechanic

Overview

Join our life‑saving team in Redding, CA and take advantage of a sign‑on bonus up to $65,000 and a location bonus up to 15%. We are seeking an A&P‑licensed mechanic with at least 2 years of experience as a Certified Aircraft Mechanic to work on our helicopters.

• Review and evaluate daily maintenance or inspection requirements and carry out tasks to maintain the aircraft’s airworthiness.
• Notify the Lead Mechanic of unusual situations requiring schedule changes, aircraft changes, extra manpower or technical assistance.
• When at a field base, maintain all assigned aircraft, review stock levels, requisition spares, and ensure required repairs are performed.
• Ensure the safety and security of all company assets at the field base.
• Prepare reports, requisitions, inventories, and personally certify on aircraft logs and related inspection and maintenance forms that work meets FAA, manufacturer, and PHI Health requirements.
• Maintain entry in RAMCO, including work packages, status sheets, removals and installs.
• Maintain close communication with the Lead Mechanic and AMBS to ensure timely job completion.
• Maintain parts inventory and recommend level changes when necessary.
• Maintain company‑provided special tools and ensure calibration is performed as scheduled.
• Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.

• High School diploma.
• FAA Mechanic Certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant endorsements.
• At least 2 years of maintenance experience as a Certified Mechanic.
• Basic communication skills.
• Computer skills required.
• Must be able to pass a pre‑placement physical exam including functional capacity (strength and flexibility assessment, lift up to 100 pounds), drug screening, and background screen.
• For Roving Maintenance Team members: sheet metal repair and/or avionics troubleshooting/repair skills.
• Must be able to travel frequently, sometimes on short notice during scheduled shifts.
• Must be able to work night shifts when maintenance events dictate.

• Base hourly pay: $31.33 – $44.11 (approx. $74,941 – $105,511 annually).
• Location bonus: up to 15% (approx. $86,183 – $121,338 annually with location bonus).
• Sign‑on bonus: up to $65,000 for California candidates (may vary based on overtime and double time hours).
• Shift bonuses, shift incentives, annual safety bonus, annual employee bonus and other incentive programs.
• Competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off.

7 & 7 schedule. Candidates must live within a one‑hour drive or 60 miles of the base (whichever is greater). Travel between bases is required.

PHI, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this classification.