FAA Certified Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Sign On Bonus

Responsibilities of the position(s) include:

• Preventive maintenance, scheduled & unscheduled maintenance, minor & major repairs and alterations, and inspections on company owned helicopters. Aircraft systems include (but not limited to): structures (metal and composite), hydraulics, landing gear, flight controls, electrical systems, dynamic drive system, and engine & related components.
• Continuous adherence to applicable manufacturer's documentation which include (but not limited to): airframe & its components, engine, and particular modifications.
• Accomplishment/completeness of appropriate paperwork that includes (but not limited to): airframe & engine maintenance logbooks, inspection checklist(s), and weight & balance forms.
• Adherence to U.S Civil Laws & Regulations that pertain to (but not limited to) aviation (CFR's), safety (OSHA), transportation (DOT), state statutes, and local ordinances.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Candidate(s) MUST have:

• Be a US Citizen and be eligible to work in the US,
• Possess both FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificates (with no violations),
• Possess a current and clean State issued drivers license,
• Possess a current US Passport (and/or Passport Card),
• Possess and own basic hand tools (metric is more useful than SAE),
• Pass a FAA/Government, past employer, and drug & alcohol background checks,
• Pass, with "negative" results, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening prior to being offered employment.

Ideal candidates may also have/be:

• Flexible to scheduling (days, nights and weekends),
• Willing to accept tasks as assigned,
• Willing to work alone or in remote areas when necessary,
• Willing to work in all weather conditions (rain, wind, snow) when necessary,
• Willing to travel when requested,
• Able to lift up to 40-50 pounds unassisted,
• Able to climb, stand and work on ladders and platforms,
• Able to climb onto and open aircraft cowlings and doors unassisted,
• Able to work in small confined spaces,
• Willing to submit to random drug and/or alcohol screening(s),
• Practice safe work habits.

Ideal candidates are expected to possess the following attributes:

• Good attitude,
• Initiative,
• Punctuality,
• Clean and neat appearance,
• Cooperative,
• Accept responsibility,
• Knowledgeable,
• Exercise good judgment,
• Produce quality work.

NorthStar Trekking's compensation and benefits include:

• Pay depending upon years in aviation maintenance and experience level,
• 6 months company supplied housing (single occupancy),
• Medical, health, and dental insurance,
• Vacation and sick days (5 vacation/3 sick starting after one year. non-cumulative),
• Six (6) paid holidays per year,
• Participation in company 401(k) after one year.