About the job
📢 Are you ready to make a significant contribution to both saving lives and protecting communities?
🚁 At Avincis, we’re dedicated to meaningful work with a clear purpose. We're seeking talented individuals passionate about making a difference while growing their careers in a dynamic environment. Avincis is one of the world’s leading operators in emergency aviation services and the largest in Europe. We operate more than 180 bases across Spain, Portugal, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Mozambique, and Chile.
In Finalnd, we operate in three bases: Rovaniemi, Oulu and Kuopio.
About the Role:
The helicopter mechanic works mainly at the Rovaniemi, Oulu or Kuopio base. At the beginning of the employment relationship, the work is performed from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. When it can be ensured that the person is able to work independently and has completed all the required training and courses, the employee is transferred to the working hours according to the duty roster.
According to the roster, the work is carried out on a week on, week off basis, with the working week always starting at 8 a.m. on Monday and ending at 8 a.m. on the following Monday. Working hours are generally 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day. Work includes on-call duty: during the working week, the helicopter mechanic is on call outside normal working hours. During the on-call period, the employee must be on duty within 3 hours at the latest.
Required Qualifications
- Valid EASA Part-66 B1.3 license
Desirable Requirements
- Previous experience in part-145 base or line maintenance
- Airbus H145 D2/D3 type rating is an advantage
Personal Attributes
A helicopter maintenance technician maintains and repairs aircraft, so you must be diligent and keep up to date with current instructions, regulations and maintenance information. In addition, the person is responsible for the equipment used for maintenance and its up-to-date maintenance. The helicopter mechanic is responsible for the airworthiness of the aircraft.
To succeed in this position, you need to be a good team player, but also be self-motivated and self-directed. Good problem-solving skills and the ability to react quickly to changing situations are required. As the company is international, you need to be able to communicate and write in English. Finnish language skills are an advantage, but not a mandatory requirement.
What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary, good fringe benefits (phone and car benefit), a recreation benefit and the opportunity to be part of a nice team.
How to Apply
Send your application and CV to hrservice@rantalainen.fi by 10.05.2026. Please note that we are interviewing candidates during the application period, so we hope to hear from you soon!
If you still have any questions about the position, you can send them to Production Manager Finland Jukka Saraniemi at jukka.saraniemi@avincis.com
🚀Culture and values
As the aviation sector is highly regulated, safety and compliance are the highest priority. Avincis is also committed to the highest standards of business ethics with integrity with trust being central values of the organisation. Every employee in Avincis is expected to be a role model of integrity and high ethical standards.
Our culture is grounded in a shared commitment to excellence, collaboration, and respect. We believe that how we work is just as important as what we achieve. Our six core values guide our actions and define who we are:
- Safety: We uphold safety as our first priority above all other business outcomes.
- Integrity: We are honest, do the right thing, and communicate respectfully and appropriately.
- Trust: We foster an environment of openness and reliability, where trust is earned and valued.
- Teamwork: We work together and collaborate to achieve collective goals, ensuring that everyone feels welcome in an inclusive and diverse workplace.
- Respect: We treat all employees, customers, and stakeholders with dignity, courtesy, and kindness. We listen to others’ ideas and welcome their input to improve.
- Accountability: We are answerable for our actions, behaviours, and performance, and we inspire others to uphold their commitments and take responsibility.
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