Helicopter Mechanic

Overview

Are you interested in joining a dynamic company? We are looking for a high quality, safe, and reliable airframe and power-plant helicopter mechanic for our UH-60 Blackhawk Heavy, UH-1H Bell Medium, and Agusta 119 helicopters.

What sets High Performance Helicopters apart is our commitment to safety and customer service. Our core values are based on our customers and our team members. Flexibility, adaptability, and communication skills are important strengths that help H.P.H. maintain a positive, safe, and enjoyable work environment. Our objective is to add a full-time helicopter mechanic who possesses professional safety standards and an attention to detail that matches our high-level standards.

Our company offers competitive wages and retirement benefits equal to larger companies. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity in a small, simpler (family-like) work environment, then please contact us to discuss your next job. We would love to hear about your work experience.

Perform maintenance on airframe and power-plant systems for UH-60 Blackhawk Heavy, UH-1H Bell Medium, and Agusta 119 helicopters. Maintain professional safety standards and attention to detail in all tasks. Ensure work is performed in a safe, compliant, and timely manner, and that aircraft are returned to service in accordance with applicable regulations and documentation requirements.

• F.A.A. Airframe and Power-plant licenses for at least 24 months (or 12 months plus 4 years military experience) and a valid U.S. Passport.
• Minimum 3 years of rotary-wing (turbine-powered) maintenance experience required.
• Minimum 1 year of Type 1 (Heavy) Blackhawk and Bell Medium maintenance experience required.
• Electrical, hydraulic, fuel, power plant, drivetrain, and rotor system troubleshooting skills required.
• Experience in maintenance documentation and returning aircraft to service under CFR Title 14 FAR parts 43 and 91.
• Avionics, sheet metal, in addition to track and balance experience preferred.
• Familiarity with long-line vertical reference and emergency fire operations preferred.
• A positive attitude toward employees, supervisors, customers, and vendors.
• Personal flexibility regarding schedules and task assignments, especially with customers and projects, is essential to a successful position.
• Organizational skills, maintaining a clean work area, timely completion of paperwork, communication skills, and an ability to follow-through on all tasks.
• Values such as honesty, reliability, safety commitment, sensitivity for customer privacy, and confidentiality for proprietary information.
• The ability to maintain multi-engine aircraft in variable conditions is required.
• A valid (Class
  
  A) commercial truck driver’s license with hazmat and tanker endorsements is preferred.
• Currently and actively engaged in UH-60 and/or UH-1H type helicopter maintenance in a field environment (for at least one year out of the last ten years).
• Inspection Authorization, local applicants or a willingness to relocate to Southern California, familiarity with firefighting operations, and current A&P qualifications may elevate candidacy.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Recurrent Training

To Apply:

Please include a cover letter and copy of your resume. High Performance Helicopters, PO BOX 390, Crestline, CA 92326, ,