Sr. Aviation Maintenance Technician - St. Vincent Medical Center - Ohio Toledo Market

Primary Function/General Purpose

The Aviation Maintenance Technician is responsible for the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of assigned aircraft. The Aviation Maintenance Technician performs all maintenance, inspections, and documentation in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensures compliance with all FAA, manufacturer and company maintenance requirements.
• Communicates with the Director of Maintenance on all matters and for work schedules and on call times.
• Performs daily/preflight inspection of aircraft in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines.
• Performs and documents scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and inspections in accordance with manufacturers and FAA requirements and procedures.
• Maintains all manufacturer and company manuals in current condition.
• Affords assistance in the development of Life Flight goals and objectives consistent with the institutional missions and goals; implements action plans for those goals in conjunction with administration and Life Flight Director.
• Ensures quality of maintenance operations by maintaining strategies to insure maintenance competence.
• Reviews quality assurance of maintenance operations.
• Responsible for all other flight operations duties as assigned.
• Affords assistance in the investigation of complaints for facts and resolution.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with Mercy Transportation Management Team, fellow employees and other in conduct of daily business.
• Safeguards company and employee compliance with FAA, hospital, CAMTS policies, procedures and standards.

Licensing/Certification

• Current mechanic certificate with airframe and power plant ratings (required)

Education

• High School/GED (required)

Work Experience

• 5 years’ experience with airframe and power plant license, previous rotary wing experience (preferred)

Training

• Factory schooling on type model that is being maintained within one year of becoming Sr. Technician (required)

Language

• None

Patient Population

• Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.
• General office environment.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.
• May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
• May have periods of constant interruptions.
• Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
• Prolonged periods of working alone.
• May be exposed to hazardous equipment, hazardous chemicals, hazardous work environment.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)
• Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)
• Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)
• Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)
• Stoop, Kneel
• Crawling
• Climbing
• Bending
• Sitting
• Walking
• Standing

Skills

• Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
• Perform shift work
• Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
• Reach above shoulder
• Repetitive arm/hand movements
• Finger Dexterity
• Acuity – far
• Acuity – near
• Depth perception
• Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Exposure to dust/fumes
• Exposure to potential electrical shock
• Exposure to high pitched noises
• Gaseous risk exposure
• Maintain component log cards
• Scheduling of maintenance
• Shipping and receiving
• Inventory Management
• Vendor Procurement
• Calibrated tools and documentation
• Quality Assurance
• Financial and Budget planning
• Analyzing data
• Relationship Building
• Good Listener
• Good decision making
• Teamwork
• Punctual
• Take Initiative
• Customer service and relations
• Professional Compassion

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Additional Information

• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
• All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
• If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com.