California Highway Patrol (CHP) Helicopter Technician (...

*Law Enforcement Base Mechanic *If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.*Who We Are*Advanced Helicopter Services is a medium sized full-service helicopter facility headquartered in Northern California. We provide worldwide around the clock service and support. Our AHS team consists of highly qualified factory trained technicians and knowledgeable support specialists that take pride in their work. We hope that you will join us as we continue to commit to Creating Raving Fans, Internally and Externally.AHS values our employees and their families. All full-time employees are offered 100% paid medical/*, dental and vision plans for its employees. Family medical is 50% employer paid. We also offer life/AD&D insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Account, supplemental insurance and Paid Time Off.*/*medical base plan is 100% covered.**Position Purpose*The Law Enforcement Base Mechanic is directly responsible to the Services Program Manager for the performance and management of aircraft inspections, repairs, alterations, maintenance, and preventive maintenance.*Essential Functions *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* Maintains and repairs aircraft structures and related components including flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components.* Installation and removal of any specialized equipment installed on helicopters in accordance with the standards of the manufacturer, supplemental type certificate(s) and/or field approvals, as appropriate.* Maintains all special mission equipment installed on the helicopter, and ground support equipment.* Establishes working relationships with the technical representatives of the various manufacturers of the aircraft, engine, and equipment.* Uses the electronic maintenance manuals for the airframe and engine. Ensures that electronic maintenance manuals are available to pilots at each base 24 hours a day.* Performs daily inspection (or after last flight inspection) prior to releasing the aircraft to service and prior to a pilot performing a preflight inspection.* Applies technical knowledge of A&P systems to determine equipment malfunctions and applies expertise in restoring aircraft to safe, airworthy condition.* Maintains records in compliance with FAA and company requirements.* Maintains premises of the shop facility in a clean and organized manner.* Meets all job/Work Order deadlines, communicating to supervisor/manager when circumstances may prevent on-time completion.* Updates computerized maintenance tracking systems.* Assures proper information is communicated: job timelines, shop issues, parts delays, and change orders.* Additional job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.*Competencies** Communication proficiency* Project management* Sound decision making* Thoroughness* Time management*Required Qualifications** A&P Certificate under 14 CFR § 65.81, 65.85, 65.87, or 65.103.* Possesses at least 24 months of pertinent, verifiable, practical experience.* Turbine helicopter experience in all phases of maintenance.* FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) Certificate under 14 CFR § 65.91 or willingness to obtain with company assistance.* Demonstrates proficiency in most job-related duties and the ability to perform them independently.* Clean & valid driver's license* Must be eligible for DOD clearance.* Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and FAA regulated drug test prior to start.* Post-employment will be enrolled in our Safety Sensitive Drug and Alcohol Program.* Must be eligible to work in the U.S.* Must be able to work with minimal direct supervision.* Must be able to work with law enforcement.* Working knowledge of MS Office products including Outlook, Word and Excel.*Preferred Qualifications** Min two years of Airbus helicopter exp, AS350 strongly preferred.*Work Environment*While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The work environment is often not temperature/humidity controlled. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.*Physical Demands*The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.*Position Type and Expected Hours of Work*Onsite Monday-Friday day shifts. The exact hours will be determined by location. Must be available for OT as needed evenings/weekends. Must live approximately one-hour drive of base to respond to non-scheduled service needs.*Travel*This position may require occasional travel.*EEO*Advanced Helicopter Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Job Type: Full-timeBase Pay: $38.00 - $48.00 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Parental leave* Referral program* Vision insuranceExperience:* Helicopter Maintenance: 2 years (Required)License/Certification:* Airframe & Powerplant License (Required)* Driver's License (Required)Ability to Commute:* Redding, CA 96001 (Required)Ability to Relocate:* Redding, CA 96001: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In person

Created: 2025-11-04