A&P Technician - Lakota

Position Purpose
Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance on Airbus Helicopters models in a dynamic field environment. Applies technical knowledge of A&P systems to determine equipment malfunctions and applies expertise in restoring aircraft to safe, airworthy condition. Worksites are located in various US locations. Regular travel is required. This position reports directly to onsite management and Director of Services. 

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance of Airbus Helicopters models EC145/H145/LUH-72.
• Perform daily/post flight/thru flight inspections as required and performs necessary maintenance to correct any malfunctions.
• Review work of subordinates to ensure the function/task is correct and complete and take corrective action and/or training if necessary.
• Maintain aircraft logbooks, status reports, historical and administrative data as required.
• Comply with applicable FAA and DoD rules and regulations on maintenance and follow appropriate aircraft technical data.
• Service aircraft with fuel, oil, etc. in preparation for flight.
• Conduct off-station maintenance when required.
• Effectively communicate with the customer in a courteous, professional manner and research any reported aircraft discrepancies through fault isolation to make repairs.

Competencies

• Mechanical Aptitude
• Time Management
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Teamwork Orientation
• Problem Solving Ability

Required Qualifications

• A&P Certificate under 14 CFR § 65.81, 65.85, 65.87, or 65.103.
• Possesses at least 24 months of pertinent, verifiable, practical experience.
• Clean & valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain a DOD Common Access Card (CAC) and, if needed, a Government security clearance.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and FAA regulated drug test prior to start.
• Post-employment will be enrolled in our Safety Sensitive Drug and Alcohol Program.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S

Preferred Qualifications

• Airbus BK117/EC145/H145 Manufacturer’s Training Certificate preferred.

​Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The work environment is often not temperature/humidity controlled. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands
he physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This position is full-time, non-exempt. Hours may vary depending on location. ​

Location and Travel
Located in various US locations. This position is a field position and requires regular travel.

​EEO
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

​AHS values our employees and their families. All full-time employees are offered 100% paid medical*, dental and vision plans for its employees. Family medical is 50% employer paid. We also offer life/AD&D insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Account, supplemental insurance and Paid Time Off.
*medical base plan is 100% covered.