AP Helicopter Mechanic
Billings Flying Service (BFS) is a solutions provider for the aviation industry, specializing in CH-47 aerial firefighting and heavy lift services. Leveraging 35+ years of experience with fixed wing and rotorcraft, BFS is positioned to solve the most difficult aviation problems.
Since 1997, BFS has operated fire-fighting helicopters across the world, including Chile, Indonesia, South Korea and the United States. The BFS fleet of CH-47Ds, UH-60A, are capable of fighting wildfires by either bucket or tank. Aircraft are supported through BFSrsquo;s FAA 145 repair station and talented staff.
BFS owns and operates an FAA 145, AS9110, and Boeing-certified maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility for the CH-47 Chinook. Established in 2019, the MRO facility supports the BFS Chinook fleet, commercial CH-47 customers, the United States military, and foreign militaries. The facility focuses on CH-47 drivetrain, dynamics, hydraulics, actuation, and flight controls.
About the Role
We are seeking an A P Helicopter Mechanic to support our CH-47 fleet operations. You will be required to be out of town for extended periods of time, with employer paying lodging and per diem.
- Maintain a close liaison with the crew supervisor to provide current status of aircraft maintenance activity and planning for upcoming maintenance events.
- Perform and document maintenance and alterations of aircraft airframe, engines, and appliances in accordance with the procedures published in the BFS MPM, approved inspection program, manufacturerrsquo;s maintenance manuals, and associated service documentation, acceptable and approved data as applicable, and 14 CFR Regulations.
- Ensure company aircraft are maintained in accordance with the airworthiness standards prescribed by the applicable 14 CFR regulations.
- Provide after-hours maintenance on-call support for the assigned aircraft as directed.
- Ensure aircraft discrepancies are accurately documented and addressed while aircraft are in revenue service and during major inspection events.
- Ensure all aircraft maintenance records and associated documents including all BFS forms and AIP checklists, equipment manufacturerrsquo;s forms and checklists, and parts approval documents are completed, processed, and maintained in accordance with the BFD MPMSOP, applicable federal aviation regulations, and company policies.
- Possess a thorough knowledge of Federal aviation regulations, the maintenance procedures manual, the operations manual, operations specifications, and other pertinent information.
- Ensure all company and personally-owned calibrated tools are within calibration time limits when used.
- Maintain company-owned local Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to read and write English
- Must pass airport security background checks and travel for work as required.
- Must have good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have a current valid driverrsquo;s License.
- Must have a current valid FAA Airframe Powerplant License
- Frequently be required to stand, walk, continually utilize hand, and finger dexterity, climb, balance, bend, or crawl, occasionally from heights in precarious places.
- Frequently lift/push/carry items up to 50 pounds.
- Awareness that he/she will be working near and around moving mechanical parts, around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals, and exposure to loud noises.
- Ability to operate equipment and read technical information.
- Exposure to weather conditions outside such as extreme heat or cold.
- 5+ years working on the CH-47D or other Boeing aircraft types (preferred).
- FAA A P License
- Rotorcraft experience