Job Title: A&P MechanicJob Description
We are looking for an experienced A&P Mechanic for our Part 135 operation. The ideal candidate will have experience with aircraft maintenance, and must hold an FAA A&P license. This role requires flexibility in working hours and overtime, as well as the ability to travel between bases as needed.
Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance and repairs on Bell 429 helicopters.
- Read and navigate through maintenance and electronic manuals.
- Manage aircraft parts and perform fuel farm inspections.
- Work both independently and as a team member to ensure aircraft readiness.
- Travel between bases as required.
- Handle everyday inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs, including electrical and avionic systems.
Essential Skills- FAA A&P license
- Experience with helicopters, particularly Bell 429
- Ability to read and navigate through maintenance and electronic manuals
- Organized and able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime
- Able to travel between bases
Additional Skills & Qualifications- Turbine helicopter experience (training provided for the right candidate)
- Experience with Garmin 650/750 and G1000 series radios
- Experience with Pratt & Whitney engines
- Ability to convey written and verbal information accurately
- Possess a basic set of hand tools (e.g., power drill, multimeter, torque wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, ratchets, and sockets)
- Responsible for keeping work areas neat, clean, and orderly
- Ability to comply with all regulations in the Employee Handbook and Administrative Policy Manual
- Ability to arrange objects or actions in a specific order or pattern according to rules or checklists
- Able to perform tasks in a timely manner without direct supervision
- Responsible and orderly
Why Work Here?We are an independent, not-for-profit provider of emergency and non-emergency air medical transport and support services, ensuring rapid, safe, and cost-effective delivery of expert response teams. Established in 1981 and operating bases in Buffalo, Batavia, Springville, and Olean, NY, we offer health insurance, vacation, and retirement benefits. Join our small operation with very good people and be part of a strong team looking to add another mechanic.
Work Environment
This position operates in a hangar environment. As a rescue flight center, downtime is very costly both financially and in service calls. The work schedule is a 40-hour work week, subject to call-in schedule. Flexibility in working hours and overtime is required.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buffalo, New York
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Buffalo,NY.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Dec 17, 2024.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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