Helicopter A&P Mechanic – Virginia
Job in
Salem, Roanoke County, Virginia, 24155, USA
Listed on 2026-09-12
Listing for:
Heli Preflight
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
-
Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Aircraft Maintenance/ Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Company
:
Summit Helicopters, Inc.
Location
:
Salem, Virginia, USA
Type
:
Permanent
Relocation
: no
Travel
: minimal
Salary Range
: $40K – 90K
- Must ensure aircraft are safely maintained in accordance with the Airworthiness Standards prescribed by applicable Regulations, Airworthiness Directives and Standard Practice.
- Complete routine and non-routine inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, and diagnostics on rotorcraft engines, flight controls, hydraulics and electronics.
- Required to perform Track and Balance functions on a variety of rotorcraft.
- Must have an in-depth knowledge of using aircraft technical publications with the ability to read and interpret basic schematic diagrams, drawings, and charts
- Able to demonstrate basic sheet metal functions such as drilling, riveting, installing hi-locks, cherry max fasteners, making and installing panels and skin patches.
- Opportunity to staff a Bell 205A1++ contracted to the DOI.
Job Requirements:
- Current, valid A&P license with verifiable experience with rotorcraft-minimum 3 years.
- Must be able to exercise good judgement in a team environment as well as in aircraft maintenance and safety.
- Sheet metal repairs, electrical troubleshooting is a plus
- Must be able to read and understand Company and Manufacturer Manuals.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- Must be willing to work in an environment that is subject to changing climate conditions and moderate noise levels.
- Must be able to work weekends, and holidays if required.
- Must be able to lift and move items of 50 pounds or more on a regular basis.
- Must be a US citizen with a valid Driver’s License.
- Must have a high school diploma, or GED.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and FAA. regulated drug/alcohol tests prior to start. Will be enrolled in our random drug pool.
Summit Helicopters, an employee-owned company, is a leader in the rotorcraft aviation market recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added work from minor airframe inspections, removal and installation of major components, component overhaul…
Benefits:
Employee Stock Option Plan, 401K matching, Dental, Vision, Health insurance, Paid Time Off and Life insurance.
Supported Manufacturers:
Bell, Aero Falcon Exporters INC, Southern Aero, Garuck, Hiller, McDonald Douglas, Airbus
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