Senior A&P Mechanic

About the Role

PHI Health is seeking an A&P-licensed mechanic with 2+ years of experience as a Certified Aircraft Mechanic to work on our helicopters in Redding, CA. At PHI Health, every detail matters because every flight can save a life. You will ensure our fleet of state-of-the-art aircraft is always ready to respond to emergencies with precision and reliability.

Who We Are

PHI Health is the leading air ambulance provider in the United States, transporting more than 22,000 patients each year from over 80 bases across the country. We maintain an unmatched safety record and set the standard in the air medical industry with the best aviation, medical, and communication specialists. Our mission is to move communities to health while maintaining the highest standard of safety.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate daily maintenance or inspection requirements to maintain airworthiness of the aircraft.
• Notify Lead Mechanic of unusual situations requiring schedule changes, aircraft changes, extra manpower, or technical assistance.
• At field bases, maintain all assigned aircraft, review stock levels, and requisition spares as necessary.
• Ensure the safety and security of all company assets at field bases.
• Prepare reports, requisitions, and inventories; certify aircraft logs and related inspection and maintenance forms to meet FAA, manufacturer, and PHI Health requirements.
• Comply with entries in RAMCO, including work packages, status sheets, removals, and installs in physical structure.
• Maintain close communication with Lead Mechanic, AMBS, and other agents to ensure effective and timely job completion.
• Maintain parts inventory and recommend level changes when necessary.
• Maintain company-provided special tools and ensure calibration is performed as scheduled.
• Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.

For Mechanics in the PHI Roving Maintenance Team:

• Sheet metal repair and/or Avionics troubleshooting/repair skills.
• Ability to travel frequently, sometimes with short notice during regularly scheduled hitch.
• Ability to work night shifts where maintenance events dictate.

Requirements

• High School diploma.
• FAA Mechanic Certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
• At least 2 years of Maintenance experience as a Certified Mechanic.
• Basic communication and computer skills.
• Ability to pass a pre-placement physical exam, including a functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment, lift up to 100 pounds), drug screening, and background screen.
• Must live within a one-hour drive or sixty (60) miles from the base (whichever is greater) of the candidate's residence.
• Travel between bases is required.

Pay

Hourly rate: $31.33 - $44.11. Potential annual earnings: $74,941 - $105,511.

Location Bonus up to 15%: Potential annual earnings with location bonus $86,183 to $121,338.00.

Sign-on Bonus up to $65,000 (California candidates are eligible for up to $32,500; additional earnings may apply based on overtime and double-time hours).

Benefits

We offer a competitive pay and benefits package, including:

• Shift bonuses and incentives.
• Annual Safety Bonus.
• Annual Employee Bonus.

Schedule

7 & 7 schedule (7 days on, 7 days off).

About PHI Health

For more than 40 years, PHI Health has provided critical air medical transport services across the country. We outfit each aircraft with advanced technology, subject crews to rigorous protocols and training, and pioneer forward-thinking safety programs. Our accident rate is well below the national average, and we were the first to receive the Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award, reflecting the highest safety rating in the industry.