Temporary Position
– Estimated January
– May, 2022 Job Summary A rewarding career awaits you a s an Air Methods Field Mechanic, you will be responsible for performing aircraft maintenance efficiently and effectively to maximize aircraft availability while demonstrating a thorough knowledge of the General Mainten ance Manual (GMM) , Federal Aviation Regulations, and Air Methods’ policies and procedures.
Together, with the pilot and medical crew, you are the third equal part of the team that ensures the aircraft is mission ready.
Your skills will make you an inva luable member of the Air Methods Team.
The pride of ownership and autonomy f or maintaining an aircraft to airworthy condition and hangar facilities to the highest standard, are two of the many rewarding benefits of being an Air Methods field mechanic.
Responsibilities Performs inspections and repairs of aircraft and components in accordance with maintenance procedures, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, service letters, and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.
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.
Request aviation parts and supplies in order to maintain an adequate and orderly inventory of all stock items to ensureprompt repairs for operational readiness.
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.
Responsible for advising the Pilot in Command (PIC) of any maintenance issues that would take an aircraft out of service.
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, Regional Maintenance Manager, or Lead Mechanic Responsible for validating or confirming the data in the Status Report concerning the aircraft he or she is working on.
Provide timely on call availability during nights, weekends, and holidays if necessary.
Other Duties as assigned.
Skills & Requirements AP Mechanic Certification Required Minimum of 2 years Aviation Maintenance Technician experience required Electrical troubleshooting and refined vibration-balancing Sheet metal and composite repair procedures RAMCO experience preferred Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Experience Preferred Factory airframe/power plant schools strongly preferred FAR 135 strongly preferred Licenses & Certifications Required Drivers License AP Mechanic Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.35(c)