Aviation Maintenance Technician

** Temporary Position - Estimated January - May, 2022 **Job SummaryA rewarding career awaits you as 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 Maintenance 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 invaluable member of the Air Methods Team.The pride of ownership and autonomy for 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.ResponsibilitiesPerforms 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 MechanicResponsible 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 & RequirementsAP Mechanic Certification RequiredMinimum of 2 years Aviation Maintenance Technician experience requiredElectrical troubleshooting and refined vibration-balancingSheet metal and composite repair proceduresRAMCO experience preferredAir 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. ExperiencePreferredFactory airframe/power plant schools strongly preferredFAR 135 strongly preferredLicenses & CertificationsRequiredDrivers LicenseAP MechanicEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe 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)

Created: 2021-11-29