A&P Field Based Helicopter Aviation Maintenance Technician - EC135 - LFTMX

About the role

Metro Aviation, Inc. is seeking an Field Based Helicopter Aviation Maintenance Technician (EC135) in Lafayette, Louisiana for the Acadian Air Med program.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a close liaison with the A&P Lead Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) to provide up-to-date and current status of aircraft and forecast downtime
• Perform aircraft maintenance including inspection, modification, maintenance, and repair of aircraft, airframe, rotors, propellers, engines, and appliances in accordance with the procedures in the MAI General Operations Manual, Approved Aircraft Inspection Program, Manufacturer’s documentation, applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, and other approved data sources
• Communicate, plan, and coordinate with the Lead AMT the schedule of maintenance for base aircraft, considering such factors as workflow, location of equipment, facilities, tools, parts, supplies, and job requirements
• Communicate with the pilots and the clinical crew upon arrival at the base regarding the condition of the aircraft
• Maintain the field base to the standards of company policy and procedure requires
• Prepare and submit material requests and inventory usage reports as directed
• Receive inventory and ship inventory to other locations
• Maintain company-owned local Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
• Maintain company-owned and personal-owned calibrated tools are kept up to date on the company-calibrated tool tracking log for their assigned base or location
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must possess a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
• Inspection Authorization and/or FAR 135 experience a plus
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years turbine rotorcraft or airplane experience

Qualifications

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Possess sound judgment and objectivity in decision-making
• Proficient in aircraft maintenance, inspection, and repair
• A thorough knowledge of FARS, the General Operations Manual, Operations Specifications, and other pertinent information
• Extensive knowledge of all aircraft mechanical systems functions and interactions

Skills

• Knowledge of applicable regulations and Metro Aviation, Inc.’s policy and procedure

Benefits

• Family Health and Prescription Insurance
• Family Dental Insurance
• Family Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• An Employee Assistance Program

Pay

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus*$5,000 Retention Bonus*Subject to offer letter terms and policy*

Schedule

Full-time On-call Schedules vary by assigned program Overtime necessary depending on workload

Travel

N/A