A&P Helicopter Technician
All Aviation Jobs · Auburn, WA · 1 mo ago
Engineering$31–$51/hrFull-time
(Location is Auburn, WA) Cascade Helicopter Services is a comprehensive helicopter maintenance and FAA Certified Repair Station located at the Auburn Municipal Airport, minutes away from Seattle, Washington. Our highly qualified factory trained technicians take pride in safety, reliability and efficiency, encompassing our commitment to providing our customers with superior knowledge, service and support for all of their helicopter needs. We hope that you will join us as we continue to commit to Creating Raving Fans, Internally and Externally. CHS 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. The Opportunity Maintains and repairs aircraft structures and related components including flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components. Applies technical knowledge of A&P systems to determine equipment malfunctions and applies expertise in restoring aircraft to safe, airworthy condition. This position reports directly to the Airframe Services Program Manager. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must ensure aircraft are safely maintained in accordance with the Airworthiness Standards prescribed by applicable Regulations, Airworthiness Directives and Standard Practice.Maintains records in compliance with FAA and company requirements.Maintains premises of the shop facility in a clean and organized manner.Maintains equipment, tools and facilities in serviceable and working condition.Meets all job/Work Order deadlines, communicating to supervisor/manager when circumstances may prevent on-time completion.Assures proper information is shared i.e. job timelines, shop issues, parts delays, and change orders.Additional job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management. Competencies Mechanical AptitudeTime ManagementIntegrityProject ManagementTeamwork OrientationProblem Solving Ability Required Qualifications Current, valid A&P license with verifiable experienceExperience with turbine rotor wing required – minimum 2 yearsValid and clean driver’s licenseMust be eligible for DOD clearanceMust be able to pass pre-employment background check and FAA regulated drug/alcohol tests prior to start.Must be eligible to work in the U.S. Preferred Qualifications Small to medium sized rotorcraft experience highly preferred.Bell 407, AS350, EC135, MD500, Robinson Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly exposed to office noises (i.e., office machines, conversations, foot traffic). Also, may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. 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. The employee is regularly required to sit; occasionally climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 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 Full-time, non-exempt. Monday – Friday 7:00am-4:00pm. This position reports to the worksite daily. Travel Some Travel may be required. EEO Cascade 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-time Pay: $31.00 - $51.00 per hour Benefits 401(k)401(k) matchingAD&D insuranceDental insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insuranceOn-the-job trainingPaid sick timePaid time offParental leaveProfessional development assistanceRelocation assistanceRetirement planTuition reimbursementVision insurance Application Question(s) Do you have at least 2 years of experience on the any of the following aircraft? Airbus EC120, AS350, (H125), EC130 (H130), EC135 (H135), BK117 (H145), Bell 429, 430, 407, 206, Leonardo 109, MD 500 series, Robinson R22, R44, R66. Experience Helicopter maintenance: 2 years (Required) License/Certification Airframe & Powerplant Certification (Required) Ability To Commute Auburn, WA 98002 (Required) Ability To Relocate Auburn, WA 98002: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required) Willingness To Travel 25% (Preferred) Work Location: In person