Job Summary

Oversee a crew of mechanics accomplishing modifications and repairs to aircraft systems and structures.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

• Organize and direct completion work on multiple helicopters

• Oversee work order and log book entries for work accomplished

• Lead a crew of mechanics assuring proper methods and procedures are followed

• Complete structural modifications to helicopters

• Install medical support systems into helicopters

• Install avionics systems and STC kits into helicopters

• Accomplish airframe structural repairs

• Replace and repair components in accordance with aircraft maintenance manuals

• Perform operational checks of helicopter systems

• Perform track and balance operations on helicopter rotor systems

• Fabricate detail sheet metal parts from blueprints

• Develop custom installations for medical and avionics equipment

• Travel to base locations to accomplish repairs or modifications

• Maintain shop equipment and areas

• Other duties as assigned

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance

• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling: 1

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and five to seven years’ related aircraft sheet metal repair and modification experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Previous experience in performing track and balance operations on helicopter rotor systems.

• Experience in reading and interpreting blue prints

• Experience in reading precision measuring equipment

• Knowledge and experience in the use of sheet metal related shop equipment

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Computer Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook – intermediate level

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• FAA Airframe Mechanic license

This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)