Aviation Maintenance Technician 135

Overview

Job Summary

**** $10,000 Annual Stipend **** Rotor experience needed as you will be working on a Bell 407 at this location. Responsible for performing maintenance, repairs, inspections, and alterations of Company operated aircraft and articles as assigned in accordance with Air Methods’ policies and procedures. Ensures company operational goals and objectives are met, while guaranteeing all aircraft maintenance documentation is executed in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, company policies and procedures, and applicable maintenance manuals.

Texarkana, AR — Quick Facts

Located in the southwest corner of Arkansas, forming a unique twin-city border community with Texarkana, Texas

Sits in one county:
Miller County (its Texas counterpart sits in Bowie County)

Population: ~29,100 (2020–2026 estimates for the Arkansas side alone)

Nicknames/Mottos: “Twice as Nice,” “TXK,” and “The Arkansas Side”

Geography & Location

Located in the "Ark-La-Tex" region (the city's name is a combination of Tex
as,
Ark
ansas, and Louisi
ana
)

The state line runs directly down the middle of the city's main road, State Line Avenue

About:

~1 hour north of Shreveport, Louisiana

~2 hours southwest of Little Rock, Arkansas

~2.5 hours east of Dallas, Texas

Positioned at the intersection of I-30 and I-49, making it a major travel and shipping hub connecting the South to the Southwest

Nearby Cities & Towns

Closest small towns (10–20 minutes)

Texarkana, TX – the Texas half of the twin city, directly across the street

Fouke, AR – rural town famous for the "Boggy Creek Monster" folklore

Nash, TX

Wake Village, TX

Ashdown, AR

Mid-size nearby cities (30–45 minutes)

Hope, AR (historic town, birthplace of Bill Clinton)

Atlanta, TX

Magnolia, AR (closer to 50 mins, college town – Southern Arkansas University)

Mount Pleasant, TX

Larger cities (about 1–2.5 hours)

Shreveport, LA (nearest large metro for medical and entertainment, ~1 hour)

Little Rock, AR (state capital, ~2 hours)

Dallas / Fort Worth, TX (major metro, jobs, international airport, ~2.5 hours)

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

• Performs inspections and repairs of aircraft and components in accordance with maintenance procedures, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, service letters, and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations
• Upon installation or removal of any component or assembly, the Mechanic shall verify by physical inspection or markings on the part that the part number and serial number match the associated documentation
• Ensures all aircraft maintenance documentation is executed in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, company policies and procedures, and applicable maintenance manuals to include specific chapters
• Actively participates in the continuous improvement phase (level
  4) of the company’s Safety Management System (SMS) and is familiar with the SMS policies, processes, and procedures
• Maintains work area in a clean and professional manner
• Responsible for correcting compliance or safety issues when directed by the Director of Operations, Director of Maintenance, Chief Pilot, Regional Maintenance Director, Director of Safety, or Lead Mechanic
• Responsible for advising the Pilot in Command (PIC) of any maintenance issues that would take an aircraft out of service
• Responsible for validating or confirming the data in the Status Report concerning the aircraft he or she is working on including
• Request aviation parts and supplies in order to maintain an adequate and orderly inventory of all stock items to ensure prompt repairs for operational readiness
• Other Duties as assigned

Additional Job Requirements

• Provide timely on call availability during nights, weekends, and holidays if necessary
• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling: 25 – 50%
• Periodic travel in support of Part 135 operations and company objectives will be expected.
• Must live within an hour of the base.

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Qualifications To…