Helicopter Maintenance Technician
The Aircare Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining aircraft to airworthiness standards.
- Traveling to AirCare bases: Crystal, MN, Bemidji, MN, Grand Rapids, MN, Brainerd, MN, Princeton, MN, Redwood Falls, MN, Faribault, MN, and Siren, WI.
- Off-Premise Call: every 6 weeks, Friday AM to Friday AM for after-hours needs
- The typical shift is ~6 am-2 pm M-F
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
Accountabilities:
- Maintains aircraft to airworthiness standards prescribed referencing and implementing applicable FAA regulations, OEM Aircraft Manufacturer maintenance manuals, Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, and good practices for all aircraft in the inventory.
- Performs periodic inspections of aircraft to determine suitability for flights.
- Performs ongoing maintenance of discrepancy items. Defers items according to MEL and tracks deferred items for timely repair.
- Conducts major aircraft inspections according to approved methods.
- Assists Supervisor in monitoring aircraft total time and component overhaul times.
- Performs on-call duty as scheduled by Supervisor.
- Performs troubleshooting and servicing of aircraft and engine systems and components in accordance with industry standards
- Assists in accurate and timely initiation of parts and component ordering as needed
- Provide accurate, timely information and analysis to supervisors and pilots to ensure the safety of flight and FAR compliance.
- Compliance with all federal, state, and local OSHA regulations
- Accurately document all maintenance actions in accordance with FAA FARs and applicable Operations Manual
- Accepts other duties as assigned to promote the accomplishment of organizational goals.
- The team member is accountable for demonstrating proficiency in the skills outlined in the appropriate position skills list.
- The team member is accountable to maintain skill proficiency, including improvement where deemed necessary, and upgrading any additional or new skills on the appropriate position skills list.
Compliance
- Recognizes and complies with legal regulatory, accrediting, and procedural requirements related to area of responsibility.
- Understands and follows principles and standards as outlined in North Memorialrsquo;s Corporate Code of Conduct.
- Protects customer and team member privacy and only accesses customer and/or team member-related information as needed to perform job duties.
- Reports violations or areas of concern to a supervisor or Corporate Compliance Officer via established methods of communication.
- High school graduate or general education degree (GED)
- Factory airframe/power plant schools preferred
Experience:
- 2 to 5 years related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- FAR 135 operations preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Flightdocs experience preferred
- Electrical troubleshooting and refined vibration-balancing
- Sheet metal and composite repair procedures
- Ability to read and understand various documents such as 337s, Service Bulletins, ADs, etc
Required Licensure/Certifications:
- Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant license
- NMHC Standard
- Valid Class D driver's license in state of residency and acceptable driving record
- NMHC Standard