Helicopter Technician A - Maintenance- Columbus, MS

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Helicopter Technician A - Maintenance- Columbus, MS - Maintenance, in Columbus, MS. Job ID#213475
Job Description:

• Performs schedule and non-scheduled maintenance on UH-72A Lakota helicopters and other airframes as required.
• Conducts operational checks of complete systems to verify proper functioning of components and systems.
• Diagnoses malfunctions or failures and makes adjustments, repairs or replacements of parts and/or components.
• Performs detailed inspections, assembly, installation, repair, replacement, adjustment, and alignment of parts and components.
• Conducts operational checks of complete systems to verify proper functioning of components and systems.
• Assures that completed work complies with FAA/regulations, customer requirements, and company specifications.
• Follows all OSHA, safety and environmental regulations.
• Completes forms and records pertaining to completion of assigned work.
• Performs troubleshooting to diagnose malfunctions or failures on the following aircraft systems: aircraft equipment furnishings, fire protection, fuel system, hydraulics, landing gear, doors, fuselage, stabilizer, rotor systems, power plant and engine controls.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent Preferred: Trade schoolExperience:

• Minimum of four (4) years related experience.
• EC145, H145 or UH-72 Experience

Preferred:

• FAA A P License
• EC145 Field Maintenance Course
• Safran Level 1 or Level 2 Completion

Travel Required: 5% Domestic and InternationalCitizenship: US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Basic computer skills.
• Read, interpret, and follow written technical data.
• Familiarity with common aviation type tooling.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English

Preferred: Proficient in French or GermanLevel of Decision Making: This position has safety sensitive decisions on a daily basis. It also requires decisions that affect the delivery and quality of aircraft..Organizational information:
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
PDS Defense, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 1-866-224-2745 to contact us. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.The law requires PDS Defense, Inc. to post a notice describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination. For information regarding your legal rights and protections, please click on the following links: EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law SupplementPDS Defense, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information.As a Federal Contractor, PDS Defense, Inc. is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. For information, please click on the following link: E-Verify
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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