Aviation Maintenance Technician

Overview

Job Summary

*** $20,000 Annual Location Stipend
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Rotor experience needed for this location as you will be working on an AS350 at this base. 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.

Truckee is a mountain town in Truckee on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada, near Lake Tahoe. It combines historic railroad roots with year-round outdoor recreation and is one of the main gateways to the Tahoe region.

• Population: about 17,000–17,400 residents.
• Elevation: roughly 5,800–6,000 feet above sea level downtown.
• County:
  Nevada County.
• Founded: 1863; incorporated as a town in 1993.
• Distance from major cities:
  • ~45 minutes from Reno
  • ~2 hours from Sacramento
  • ~3 hours from San Francisco
• Average annual snowfall: about 200 inches, making it one of the snowiest towns in the United States.

• Historic downtown with preserved 19th-century railroad architecture.
• Proximity to Donner Lake and the site of the famous Donner Party tragedy.
• Ski access to resorts around the Tahoe basin.
• Hiking, mountain biking, fishing, rafting, and winter sports.
• A strong outdoor lifestyle and mountain-town culture.

Within about 10–30 miles:

Location Approx. Distance Notes Tahoe  Vista9 miles east North Lake Tahoe community

Kings Beach
10 miles east Lakeside town on the north shore

Tahoe City
12 miles southeast

Major North Tahoe hub Tahoma
18 miles southeast

West shore of Lake Tahoe Carson City
24 miles east Nevada's capital city South Lake Tahoe
29 miles southeast

Largest city around Tahoe Reno
32 miles east Largest nearby metro area and airport access

• 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 perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.…