Part 135 A&P Mechanic IA Preferred- Limitless outdoor recreational activities

Sawtooth Flying Service is looking for our next team member!  Come be part of a growing family business in charming McCall, Idaho. In this role, you will get to be part of our team that provides backcountry flights to a variety of customers among Idaho’s remote and pristine wilderness. 

The FAA certified A&P Mechanic will provide top-notch maintenance and repairs to our part 135 fleet. Preferred experience working on: BN2B-20, Cessna TU206G,  A185F, 170B. A&P required, IA preferred. 

Pay depends on experience and skill level.

This position requires relocation to McCall, Cascade, or other closely surrounding areas. 

Permanent full time position availability is required, but in down time you’re free to work on other projects. 

Nestled on the edge of the Frank Church Wilderness, the largest wilderness in the lower 48, McCall is a prime location for outdoor enthusiasts and boasts limitless outdoor recreational activities.  Hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, rock climbing, atv-ing, boating, hot springs, golfing, cliff jumping, huckleberry picking, skiing at any of 3 nearby resorts, snowmobiling, ice-fishing, etc. all 30 minutes or less from home. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance operations, in accordance with Company Maintenance SOP and Manufacturer/OEM approved data.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical troubleshooting, repairing, cleaning, servicing, inspecting, modifying, and replacing procedures.
• Interpret technical manuals, maintenance information, service bulletins, and other specifications.
• Determines correct instruments or tools required to repair aircraft components and demonstrates acceptable skill level in using precision instruments, hand tools, gauges, shop, and testing equipment.
• Obtains routine parts for assigned work orders in a timely manner to ensure jobs are completed on time and on schedule.
• Maintain a vigilant tracking record of aircraft time as they approach required inspections and communicate approaching inspections with team members and the DOM.
• Completing all required paperwork and maintaining proficient records of maintenance in compliance with company and FAA rules and regulations.

• Must have a current A&P mechanic license.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Random drug screens required by DOT/ FAA.
• A high level of integrity, positive attitude, team player, self-starter.
• Punctuality to work each day and flexibility to work unscheduled work hours, depending on the availability of the aircraft. 
• Ability to complete assigned tasks within the allotted amount of time.
• Ability and willingness to perform maintenance in an outdoor environment.
• Ability to work independently in remote locations.
• Ability to work overtime as needed, evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work well with others and as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively and in a courteous and professional manner with management and team members.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs., bend, stoop, squat, walk, stand, kneel, crunch, crawl, climb and reach as this type of position requires.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to follow directions.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.