A&P Travel Mechanic - Ridgecrest, CA

If you’re in the aviation maintenance industry, enjoy working independently on your aircraft, and want the opportunity to travel within California, consider joining the Air Methods Traveling Mechanic Team! This mechanic will work on both rotary and fixed wing aircraft! If you dont live in the Region, we offer competitive relocation packages! We are a growing Company, with high safety ratings, and whose mission is to “save lives”. We offer excellent pay, a rotational schedule, superior benefits, and a supportive environment that will promote career development and growth. The Aviation Mechanics travel within a Region and maintain and repair aircraft, and support Sr Mechanics & Managers. This position complies with FAA and DOT standards. Apply TODAY !!

Job Summary

Responsible for performing aircraft maintenance, including planning maintenance efficiently and effectively to maximize aircraft availability while demonstrating a thorough knowledge of the General Maintenance Manual (GMM) and Air Methods’ policies and procedures. Ensures 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. Provide timely on call availability during nights, weekends, and holidays if necessary.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

• Serves as Lead Mechanic in the absence of the Lead Mechanic.
• 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 (Status Report, if item is tracked), Parts Tag, 8130-3, 337, or any other maintenance release.
• 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 ensure prompt 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.
• Maintains work area in a clean and professional manner.
• 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 including.
• 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 mentoring mechanics within all maintenance and operational functions at the base and providing on the job training (OJT).
• Troubleshoots and provides over-the-phone and on sight problem solving to outlying mechanics.
• Other Duties as assigned.
  
  

Additional Job Requirements

• B407 Experience Preferred!
• 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
• Provide timely on call availability during nights, weekends, and holidays if necessary 

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2 to 5 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Factory airframe/power plant schools preferred
• FAR 135 operations preferred
  
  

Skills

• Electrical troubleshooting and refined vibration-balancing
• Sheet metal and composite repair procedures
• Ability to read and understand various documents such as 337’s, Service Bulletins, AD’s, etc.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, constantly changing environment
• Ability to be a team player with a professional attitude
  
  

Computer Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• RAMCO experience preferred
  
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• FAA A&P License in good standing.
• Inspection Authorization (IA) Preferred
  
  

Perks of working for Air Methods:

• Competitive pay based on prior experience you bring to the team
  • $33- $40/hour DOE
• Air Methods provides a comprehensive benefits package.  We believe our benefits should be as diverse as our teammates.  We offer competitive medical, dental and vision coverage along with voluntary accident, hospitalization and critical illness coverage, short and long term disability, life and AD&D, time off programs, pretax and Roth 401(k) with a generous company match, tuition reimbursement, profession training and certifications, dependent care support, EAP and concierge services to name just some of what we have to offer. 

This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).

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.