Sr Helicopter Maintenance Technician (Remote)

About the role

Join a mission-driven team as a Senior Remote Helicopter Maintenance Support Technician (Govt Programs) performing advanced troubleshooting, inspections, and return-to-service certifications on BK117 C2/D3 and EC135 aircraft. We are looking for a seasoned professional who can operate independently at various customer sites across the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and inspections utilizing airframe and power plant (A&P) license outside of certified repair station (CRS).
• Perform advanced troubleshooting to diagnose malfunctioning systems and components to determine corrective action required to assure safety and airworthiness of aircraft.
• Conduct applicable airframe calendar/hourly inspections, hidden damage inspections of airframe structures and sub-assemblies.
• Conduct operational and functional checks of structures, systems, and/or components as required verifying acceptability/airworthiness.
• Participate in flight tests on aircraft.
• Perform track and balancing of rotor systems and vibration analysis.
• Accept field assignments on request.
• Perform thorough receiving inspection of aircraft, determining overall airworthiness of aircraft through physical examination of aircraft and associated records.
• Lead Technician Responsibilities: Conduct daily “huddle” meetings, Assign maintenance tasks to the technicians, Identify / elevate work performance issues / safety concerns.
• On-Site Customer Support: Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, including highest level complex issues, identified by Airbus customers.
• Documentation/Compliance: Update applicable maintenance tracking program daily, Monitor and forecast for upcoming maintenance and assure timely compliance with inspections, Ensure compliance with production and repair station policies / procedures / forms and FAA Regulations, Tracks and coordinates forecasted removals, repairs and material requirements for all TBO (Time between Overhaul) and SLL (Service Life Limit) assets, Compose and prepare all necessary Aircraft maintenance documentation in relation to qualifying the airworthiness or return to service of aircraft, engines, parts, components and systems, Perform aircraft mass and balance record calculations in accordance with AC 43.13-1B, chapter 10 in conjunction with applicable Aircraft Maintenance Manuals.

Requirements

• Eight (8) + years' of aviation maintenance experience on the BK117 C2/D3 or EC135 OR 12 years of rotary wing experience of which at least 6 months are on the BK117 C2/D3 or EC135.
• A current FAA A&P license.
• Two (2) years of Leadership Experience and/or equivalent education classes (i.e. served in a Lead position previously, attended leadership trainings, etc.).
• Complete understanding of the BK117 C2 with a high level of trouble shooting expertise on all aircraft systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English.
• Ability to obtain a DoD CAC (Common Access Card).

Qualifications

• Must have complete understanding of the FAA regulations 14 CFR Parts 27, 29, 39, 43, 91, 135, and 145 processes.
• Must be in a range to safely fly in the aircraft on a daily basis.
• No interference with the flight controls.

Skills

• Proficient in inspections to determine airworthiness impacts of any found discrepancies.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English.
• Ability to obtain a DoD CAC (Common Access Card).

Benefits

• Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Prescription insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Basic & Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, Short and Long-term Disability insurance, 401(k), Paid time off including paid holidays, Tuition Assistance, Bonus(s) subject to performance criteria.

Pay

$34 to $57 per hr. Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on geographic differential. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Schedule

4x10 shifts (Except, CA, 5x8)

Remote Type

Flexible