Helicopter Mechanic

Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.

Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Avera is looking for a Helicopter Mechanic to join our Team! Come be part of a mission that helps people in time of need!

Position Highlights:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
• Options for Free Health Insurance!
• Flexible work life balance!
• Aircraft fleet is made up of top equipment with a commitment to keeping the fleet updated and refurbished.
• Firm Financial commitment to parts and inventory.

Job Summary

The nature of the air-medical mission requires that the Helicopter Mechanic have the aircraft mission ready so as to be able to move a specialty care transport team and patient safely and expeditiously. Is responsible for performing aircraft maintenance (daily, scheduled, and unscheduled) inspections. Will be responsible for maintaining the aviation facilities (helipad/hangar). The helicopter Mechanic must call upon many resources, experiences and skills, and should be summarily prepared, certified and trained. All requirements put forth in FAR Part 119 and Part 135 must be met. The Mechanic must consistently project a positive image of the institution when dealing with the FAA, physicians, patients, employees, and the public. The Mechanic is responsible for the overall safe and efficient conduct of maintenance on the aircraft. Must have a good working knowledge of the company Operational Manual, Federal Aviation Regulations, Operations Specifications, Aircraft Flight Manual, Aircraft Maintenance Manual, and any other documents pertinent to Careflight specific aircraft. Will be required to travel to all Careflight bases/locations and work on all Careflight aircraft at the discretion of the Director of Maintenance.

Education and/or Experience

• Required to have at least three years’ experience as an aircraft technician for a Part 121 or Part 135 operation as referenced in resume.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required current Airframe and Powerplant Certificate from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
• Successful completion of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug screening is required.

Work Schedule

• Varied Shifts; 80hrs/2wks

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

• $31.75 - $48.00 per hour