CURRENT OPENINGS
Advanced Helicopter Services is a medium sized full-service helicopter facility headquartered in Northern California. We provide worldwide, around-the-clock service and support. Our AHS team consists of highly qualified factory trained technicians and knowledgeable support specialists that take pride in their work in the areas of safety, reliability, and responsiveness. We hope you’ll join us as we continue to commit to Creating Raving Fans, Internally and Externally.
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.
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.
HELICOPTER MECHANIC/Technician - FORT IRWIN, CA - $72,000.00 - $123,000.00 per year
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Job description
This position can be full time or a 5 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation. If on rotation, strong preference will be given to those living in the 11 continuous western states.
Pay: $72,000.00 - $123,000.00 per year
Benefits: Paid medical, dental, vision, annual sick paid leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and per diem.
Location: Fort Irwin, CA
Position Purpose
Support the Advanced Helicopters maintenance HUB on Ft. Irwin. The HUB maintenance concept (aka: Army National Guard HUB Maintenance Augmentation Effort) supports the Lakota CLS contract managed by Airbus. Multiple HUBs are strategically located throughout the U.S. supporting National Guard Bureau (NGB) aircraft. The HUB for Ft. Irwin is geographically located on Irwin but will support aircraft as designated by NGB and the Army Product office from various locations.
Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
This position can be full time or a 5 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation. If on rotation, strong preference will be given to those living in the 11 continuous western states.
Pay: $72,000.00 - $123,000.00 per year
Benefits: Paid medical, dental, vision, annual sick paid leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and per diem.
Location: Fort Irwin, CA
Position Purpose
Support the Advanced Helicopters maintenance HUB on Ft. Irwin. The HUB maintenance concept (aka: Army National Guard HUB Maintenance Augmentation Effort) supports the Lakota CLS contract managed by Airbus. Multiple HUBs are strategically located throughout the U.S. supporting National Guard Bureau (NGB) aircraft. The HUB for Ft. Irwin is geographically located on Irwin but will support aircraft as designated by NGB and the Army Product office from various locations.
Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance on U.S. Army Lakota Helicopters model EC145/LUH72 only
- Although the aircraft are in the U.S. Army inventory, they are maintained IAW FAA standards, and each mechanic will be responsible for their work. There are some DoD rule/regulations required as well
- Work with the onsite Airbus Tech rep to process each aircraft through the maintenance HUB efficiently
- This position reports directly to onsite management and Director of Defense Services
Required Qualifications
- Current, valid A&P license with verifiable experience
- Minimum 5 years' rotorcraft 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/alcohol tests prior to start
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Preferred Qualifications
- Airbus LUH72/EC145/H145 Manufacturer’s Training Certificate preferred
A&P HELICOPTER TECHNICIAN - WOODLAND, CA - $29.00 - $48.00 per hour DOE
THE OPPORTUNITY
You'll maintain & repair aircraft structures and related components including flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of a team environment focused on creating raving fans internally and externally. You’ll apply technical knowledge of A&P systems to determine equipment malfunctions and apply expertise in restoring aircraft to safe, airworthy condition. This position reports directly to the Airframe Services Program Manager.
WHAT YOU’LL DO (Essential Functions)
To perform this job successfully, you’ll need to be able to perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE HANGAR (Required Qualifications)
WHAT WE PREFER YOU ALSO BRING (Preferred Qualifications)
COMPETENCIES
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
Must be able to lift up to 70lbs. Ability to physically perform climbing, stooping, stretching, and physical movements and postures normally associated with hangar/flight line activities. Must be able to work in environment that is not temperature/humidity controlled. Must be able to work on your feet hours at a time. Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. and be able to pass criminal background check and drug test prior to start. Once on our roster you will participate in our FAA Drug & Alcohol Program.
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.
You'll maintain & repair aircraft structures and related components including flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of a team environment focused on creating raving fans internally and externally. You’ll apply technical knowledge of A&P systems to determine equipment malfunctions and apply expertise in restoring aircraft to safe, airworthy condition. This position reports directly to the Airframe Services Program Manager.
WHAT YOU’LL DO (Essential Functions)
To perform this job successfully, you’ll need to be able to perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must ensure aircraft are safely maintained in accordance with the Airworthiness Standards prescribed by applicable Regulations, Airworthiness Directives and Standard Practice
- Maintains records in compliance with FAA and company requirements
- Maintains premises of the shop facility in a clean and organized manner
- Maintains equipment, tools and facilities in serviceable and working condition
- Meets all job/Work Order deadlines, communicating to supervisor/manager when circumstances may prevent on-time completion
- Assures proper information is shared i.e. job timelines, shop issues, parts delays, and change orders
- Additional job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE HANGAR (Required Qualifications)
- Current, valid A&P license with verifiable experience
- Experience with turbine rotor wing
- Clean & valid driver’s license
- Must be eligible for DOD clearance
- Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and FAA regulated drug/alcohol tests prior to start.
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
WHAT WE PREFER YOU ALSO BRING (Preferred Qualifications)
- Experience with Airbus or Bell aircraft will be given preference
- Understanding and experience within a Part 145 repair station
- Airbus EC120, AS350,(H125), EC130 (H130), EC135 (H135), BK117 (H145)
- Bell 429, 430, 407, 206
- Leonardo 109
- MD 500 series
- Robinson R22, R44, R66.
COMPETENCIES
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Teamwork Orientation
- Problem Solving Ability
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
Must be able to lift up to 70lbs. Ability to physically perform climbing, stooping, stretching, and physical movements and postures normally associated with hangar/flight line activities. Must be able to work in environment that is not temperature/humidity controlled. Must be able to work on your feet hours at a time. Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. and be able to pass criminal background check and drug test prior to start. Once on our roster you will participate in our FAA Drug & Alcohol Program.
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.
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL (CHP) HELICOPTER TECHNICIAN - REDDING, CA - $38.00 - $48.00 PER HOUR DOE
Position Purpose
The Law Enforcement Base Mechanic is directly responsible to the Services Program Manager for the performance and management of aircraft inspections, repairs, alterations, maintenance, and preventive maintenance.
Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Competencies
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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
The 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 occasionally required to bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently 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
Onsite Monday-Friday day shifts. The exact hours will be determined by location. Must be available for OT as needed evenings/weekends. Must live approximately one-hour drive of base to respond to non-scheduled service needs.
Travel
This position may require occasional travel.
EEO
Advanced Helicopter Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The Law Enforcement Base Mechanic is directly responsible to the Services Program Manager for the performance and management of aircraft inspections, repairs, alterations, maintenance, and preventive maintenance.
Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Maintains and repairs aircraft structures and related components including flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components.
- Installation and removal of any specialized equipment installed on helicopters in accordance with the standards of the manufacturer, supplemental type certificate(s) and/or field approvals, as appropriate.
- Maintains all special mission equipment installed on the helicopter, and ground support equipment.
- Establishes working relationships with the technical representatives of the various manufacturers of the aircraft, engine, and equipment.
- Uses the electronic maintenance manuals for the airframe and engine. Ensures that electronic maintenance manuals are available to pilots at each base 24 hours a day.
- Performs daily inspection (or after last flight inspection) prior to releasing the aircraft to service and prior to a pilot performing a preflight inspection.
- Applies technical knowledge of A&P systems to determine equipment malfunctions and applies expertise in restoring aircraft to safe, airworthy condition.
- Maintains records in compliance with FAA and company requirements.
- Maintains premises of the shop facility in a clean and organized manner.
- Meets all job/Work Order deadlines, communicating to supervisor/manager when circumstances may prevent on-time completion.
- Updates computerized maintenance tracking systems.
- Assures proper information is communicated: job timelines, shop issues, parts delays, and change orders.
- Additional job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.
Competencies
- Communication proficiency
- Project management
- Sound decision making
- Thoroughness
- Time management
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.
- Turbine helicopter experience in all phases of maintenance.
- FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) Certificate under 14 CFR § 65.91 or willingness to obtain with company assistance.
- Demonstrates proficiency in most job-related duties and the ability to perform them independently.
- Clean & valid driver’s license
- Must be eligible for DOD 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.
- Must be able to work with minimal direct supervision.
- Must be able to work with law enforcement.
- Working knowledge of MS Office products including Outlook, Word and Excel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Min two years of Airbus helicopter exp, AS350 strongly 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
The 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 occasionally required to bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently 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
Onsite Monday-Friday day shifts. The exact hours will be determined by location. Must be available for OT as needed evenings/weekends. Must live approximately one-hour drive of base to respond to non-scheduled service needs.
Travel
This position may require occasional travel.
EEO
Advanced Helicopter Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
FIXED WING/PISTON ENGINE Technician - WOODLAND, CA - $37.00 - $47.00 HOUR DOE
Position Purpose
Maintains and repairs aircraft structures and related components including flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components. Applies technical knowledge of A&P systems to determine equipment malfunctions and applies expertise in restoring aircraft to safe, airworthy condition. This position reports directly to the Airframe Services Program Manager.
Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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
The 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 occasionally required to bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently 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 based in our Woodland, CA shop. Hours may vary but typical hours are Monday – Friday 8am-4:30pm with opportunity for overtime.
Travel
This position may require travel locally. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.
EEO
Advanced Helicopter Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Maintains and repairs aircraft structures and related components including flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components. Applies technical knowledge of A&P systems to determine equipment malfunctions and applies expertise in restoring aircraft to safe, airworthy condition. This position reports directly to the Airframe Services Program Manager.
Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must ensure aircraft are safely maintained in accordance with the Airworthiness Standards prescribed by applicable Regulations, Airworthiness Directives and Standard Practice.
- Maintains records in compliance with FAA and company requirements.
- Uses work order/inventory control system software.
- Maintains premises of the shop facility in a clean and organized manner.
- Maintains equipment, tools and facilities in serviceable and working condition.
- Meets all job/Work Order deadlines, communicating to supervisor and manager when circumstances may prevent on-time completion.
- Assures proper information is shared i.e. job timelines, shop issues, parts delays, and change orders.
- Additional job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.
Required Qualifications
- Current, valid A&P license with verifiable experience.
- Experience with light piston engine airplanes – minimum 2 years.
- Clean & valid driver’s license.
- Ability to use company software programs.
- Must be eligible for DOD clearance.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment background check, Live Scan and FAA regulated drug tests prior to start.
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Cessna 206 and 210 series, Piper and Beechcraft aircraft will be given preference.
- Willingness to cross train on rotor wing.
- Understanding and experience within a Part 145 repair station
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
The 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 occasionally required to bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently 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 based in our Woodland, CA shop. Hours may vary but typical hours are Monday – Friday 8am-4:30pm with opportunity for overtime.
Travel
This position may require travel locally. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.
EEO
Advanced Helicopter Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
CHP HELICOPTER TECHNICIAN - PASO ROBLES, CA - $38.00 - $48.00 HOUR DOE
Position Purpose
The Law Enforcement Base Mechanic is directly responsible to the Services Program Manager for the performance and management of aircraft inspections, repairs, alterations, maintenance, and preventive maintenance.
Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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
The 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 occasionally required to bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently 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
Onsite Monday-Friday day shifts. The exact hours will be determined by location. Must be available for OT as needed evenings/weekends. Must live approximately one-hour drive of base to respond to non-scheduled service needs.
Travel
This position may require occasional travel. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.
EEO
Advanced Helicopter Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The Law Enforcement Base Mechanic is directly responsible to the Services Program Manager for the performance and management of aircraft inspections, repairs, alterations, maintenance, and preventive maintenance.
Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Maintains and repairs aircraft structures and related components including flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components.
- Installation and removal of any specialized equipment installed on helicopters in accordance with the standards of the manufacturer, supplemental type certificate(s) and/or field approvals, as appropriate.
- Maintains all special mission equipment installed on the helicopter, and ground support equipment.
- Establishes working relationships with the technical representatives of the various manufacturers of the aircraft, engine, and equipment.
- Uses the electronic maintenance manuals for the airframe and engine. Ensures that electronic maintenance manuals are available to pilots at each base 24 hours a day.
- Performs daily inspection (or after last flight inspection) prior to releasing the aircraft to service and prior to a pilot performing a preflight inspection.
- Applies technical knowledge of A&P systems to determine equipment malfunctions and applies expertise in restoring aircraft to safe, airworthy condition.
- Maintains records in compliance with FAA and company requirements.
- Maintains premises of the shop facility in a clean and organized manner.
- Meets all job/Work Order deadlines, communicating to supervisor/manager when circumstances may prevent on-time completion.
- Updates computerized maintenance tracking systems.
- Assures proper information is communicated: job timelines, shop issues, parts delays, and change orders.
- Additional job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.
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.
- Turbine helicopter experience in all phases of maintenance.
- FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) Certificate under 14 CFR § 65.91 or willingness to obtain with company assistance.
- Demonstrates proficiency in most job-related duties and the ability to perform them independently.
- Clean & valid driver’s license
- Must be eligible for DOD 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.
- Must be able to work with minimal direct supervision.
- Must be able to work with law enforcement.
- Working knowledge of MS Office products including Outlook, Word and Excel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Min two years of Airbus helicopter exp, AS350 strongly preferred.
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
The 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 occasionally required to bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently 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
Onsite Monday-Friday day shifts. The exact hours will be determined by location. Must be available for OT as needed evenings/weekends. Must live approximately one-hour drive of base to respond to non-scheduled service needs.
Travel
This position may require occasional travel. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.
EEO
Advanced Helicopter Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
FIXED WING BASE Mechanic - redding, ca - $38.00 - $48.00 per hour doe
Position Purpose
Maintains and repairs aircraft structures and related components including flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components. Applies technical knowledge of A&P systems to determine equipment malfunctions and applies expertise in restoring aircraft to safe, airworthy condition. This position reports directly to the CHP Program Manager.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Competencies
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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
The 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 occasionally required to bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently 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 but typical hours are Monday – Friday 8am-4:30pm with opportunity for overtime.
Travel
This position may require occasional travel. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.
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.
Maintains and repairs aircraft structures and related components including flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components. Applies technical knowledge of A&P systems to determine equipment malfunctions and applies expertise in restoring aircraft to safe, airworthy condition. This position reports directly to the CHP Program Manager.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must ensure aircraft are safely maintained in accordance with the Airworthiness Standards prescribed by applicable Regulations, Airworthiness Directives and Standard Practice.
- Maintains records in compliance with FAA and company requirements.
- Maintains premises of the shop facility in a clean and organized manner.
- Maintains equipment, tools and facilities in serviceable and working condition.
- Meets all job/Work Order deadlines, communicating to supervisor/manager when circumstances may prevent on-time completion.
- Assures proper information is shared i.e. job timelines, shop issues, parts delays, and change orders.
- Additional job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.
Competencies
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Teamwork Orientation
- Problem Solving Ability
Required Qualifications
- Current, valid A&P license with verifiable experience
- Experience with piston engine airplanes – minimum 2 years
- Clean & valid driver’s license
- Must be eligible for DOD clearance
- Must be able to pass pre-employment background check, Live Scan and FAA regulated drug test prior to start.
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Cessna 208 Caravan or similar aircraft will be given preference.
- Understanding and experience within a Part 145 repair station.
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
The 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 occasionally required to bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently 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 but typical hours are Monday – Friday 8am-4:30pm with opportunity for overtime.
Travel
This position may require occasional travel. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.
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.
A&P COMPONENT REPAIR & OVERHAUL TECHNICIAN - WOODLAND, CA - $37.00 - $48.00 HOUR DOE
POSITION PURPOSE
The Helicopter Component Repair and Overhaul Technician will be responsible for inspecting, testing, repairing, and overhauling helicopter components and parts at a FAA 145 certified repair station. This position reports directly to the Airframe Services Program Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COMPETENCIES
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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
The 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 occasionally required to bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently 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. Opportunity for overtime.
TRAVEL
This position may require occasional travel. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.
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.
The Helicopter Component Repair and Overhaul Technician will be responsible for inspecting, testing, repairing, and overhauling helicopter components and parts at a FAA 145 certified repair station. This position reports directly to the Airframe Services Program Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Disassembles, cleans, inspects, repairs and overhauls a wide variety of light and medium helicopter components and parts.
- Insects aircraft to identify defects or discrepancies and determines appropriate repair procedures in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals and FAA regulations.
- Overhauls major components such as engines, transmissions, and rotor systems.
- Conducts functional checks and bench tests as required by OEM.
- Maintains detailed records of maintenance, inspections, repairs, and overhauls. Document work performed, parts used, and compliance with regulations.
- Ensures all work is performed in accordance with the OEM, Repair Station and pertinent FAA regulations.
COMPETENCIES
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Teamwork Orientation
- Problem Solving Ability
- A&P Certificate under 14 CFR § 65.81, 65.85, 65.87, or 65.103.
- Possesses at least 36 months of aircraft component repair and overhaul experience.
- Thorough understanding of helicopter systems and components.
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and specifications.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
- Willingness and ability to work overtime as needed to meet deadlines.
- Clean & valid driver’s license.
- 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
- Understanding and experience within a Part 145 repair station
- Model types preferred: Airbus EC120, AS350, (H125), EC130 (H130), EC135 (H135), BK117 (H145), Bell 429, 430, 407, 206, Leonardo 109, MD 500 series, Robinson R22, R44, R66.
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
The 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 occasionally required to bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently 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. Opportunity for overtime.
TRAVEL
This position may require occasional travel. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.
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.
AVIONICS TECHNICIAN - WOODLAND, CA - $37.00 - $45.00 HOUR DOE
The Opportunity
The Avionics Technician/Installer applies technical knowledge of and experience with avionics systems to install, troubleshoot and maintain all wiring on aircraft, and integrations. Restores aircraft to safe, airworthy condition. This position reports directly to the Airframe Services Program Manager and is an integral part of the Avionics team.
Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Competencies
Preferred Qualifications
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
The 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 frequently required to bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently 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 is a full-time, non-exempt position. Must be available for overtime and weekend hours. This position is onsite or in the field as needed.
Travel
This position may require occasional travel. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.
EEO
Advanced Helicopter Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Avionics Technician/Installer applies technical knowledge of and experience with avionics systems to install, troubleshoot and maintain all wiring on aircraft, and integrations. Restores aircraft to safe, airworthy condition. This position reports directly to the Airframe Services Program Manager and is an integral part of the Avionics team.
Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Install GPS, radar systems, autopilot systems, and transponder equipment.
- Perform basic soldering, harness build up and installation including wire stripping and crimping, fault isolation and repair of avionics systems malfunctions.
- Maintains records in compliance with FAA and company requirements. Also meets customer’s
- needs.
- Maintains premises of the shop facility in a clean and organized manner.
- Maintains equipment, tools and facilities in serviceable and working condition.
- Meets all job/Work Order deadlines, communicating to supervisor/manager when circumstances may prevent on-time completion.
- Assures proper information is shared re job timelines, shop issues, parts delays, and change orders.
- Accepts mentorship and coaching from Level II, III, and IV technicians and maintenance managers.
- Actively participates in and documents continuous on-the-job training.
- Additional job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.
Competencies
- Communication Proficiency
- Troubleshooting
- Project Management
- Teamwork Orientation
- Thoroughness
- Time Management
- Required Qualifications
- Possess at least 18 months of pertinent, verifiable, practical experience.
- Technician with verifiable general aviation, all-around flightline avionics experience.
- Experience with avionics system installation and avionics troubleshooting on aircraft.
- Ability to work off drawings and perform installs.
- Tech-savvy with experience installing harnesses and programming.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Must be eligible for DOD clearance.
- Candidates must provide their own basic hand tools.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. and be able to pass FAA regulated drug tests and a background check prior to start.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current, valid A&P license with verifiable experience a plus.
- Understanding and experience within a Part 145 repair station
- Model types preferred: Airbus EC120, AS350, (H125), EC130 (H130), EC135 (H135), BK117 (H145), Bell 429, 430, 407, 206, Leonardo 109, MD 500 series, Robinson R22, R44, R66.
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
The 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 frequently required to bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently 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 is a full-time, non-exempt position. Must be available for overtime and weekend hours. This position is onsite or in the field as needed.
Travel
This position may require occasional travel. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.
EEO
Advanced Helicopter Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Field A&P Maintenance Technician - USA - $37.00 - $48.00 per hour DOE
POSITION PURPOSE
The Field A&P Maintenance Technician works on a rotation schedule. Maintains and repairs aircraft structures and related components including flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components. Applies technical knowledge of A&P systems to determine equipment malfunctions and applies expertise in restoring aircraft to safe, airworthy condition. This position reports directly to the Airframe Services Program Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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
The 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 regularly required to bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently 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. The shop hours may vary but typical hours are Monday – Friday 8am-4pm PST with opportunity for overtime. This position is on a rotation schedule.
TRAVEL
Frequent is required. Lodging and per diem will be provided.
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.
The Field A&P Maintenance Technician works on a rotation schedule. Maintains and repairs aircraft structures and related components including flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components. Applies technical knowledge of A&P systems to determine equipment malfunctions and applies expertise in restoring aircraft to safe, airworthy condition. This position reports directly to the Airframe Services Program Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must ensure aircraft are safely maintained in accordance with the Airworthiness Standards prescribed by applicable Regulations, Airworthiness Directives and Standard Practice.
- Maintains records in compliance with FAA and company requirements.
- Maintains premises of the shop facility in a clean and organized manner.
- Maintains equipment, tools and facilities in serviceable and working condition.
- Meets all job/Work Order deadlines, communicating to supervisor/manager when circumstances may prevent on-time completion.
- Assures proper information is shared i.e. job timelines, shop issues, parts delays, and change orders.
- Additional job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Teamwork Orientation
- Problem Solving Ability
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Current, valid A&P license with verifiable experience
- Experience with turbine rotor wing required – minimum 2 years
- Clean & valid driver’s license
- Must be eligible for DOD clearance
- Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and FAA regulated drug/alcohol tests prior to start. Will be enrolled in our random drug pull
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Airbus or Bell aircraft will be given preference
- Understanding and experience within a Part 145 repair station
- Airbus EC120, AS350,(H125), EC130 (H130), EC135 (H135), BK117 (H145)
- Bell 429, 430, 407, 206
- Leonardo 109
- MD 500 series
- Robinson R22, R44, R66.
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
The 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 regularly required to bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently 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. The shop hours may vary but typical hours are Monday – Friday 8am-4pm PST with opportunity for overtime. This position is on a rotation schedule.
TRAVEL
Frequent is required. Lodging and per diem will be provided.
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.
Apprentice Aircraft Technician - WOODLAND, CA - $22.00 - $29.00 PER HOUR DOE
Position: Apprentice I & II
Company: Advanced Helicopter Services
Location: 17986 County Road 94B, Woodland, CA 95695
Are you an A&P student eager to gain hands-on experience while continuing your education?
Advanced Helicopter Services is offering a unique apprenticeship opportunity designed specifically for motivated A&P students who are ready to kickstart their careers!
What We Offer:
The Opportunity
The Apprentice Aircraft Technician is ultimately responsible to the Director of Services for the assistance in, or performance of aircraft inspections, repairs, alterations, maintenance, and preventive maintenance.
The Apprentice Aircraft Technician is also directly accountable to their mentor for assigned tasks, guidance, direction, technical advice, and professional growth.
The Apprentice Aircraft Technician will demonstrate through apprenticeship training a basic understanding of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, manufacturers’ maintenance instructions, and repair station policies and procedures.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Collateral Duties
Required Qualifications
Competencies
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
The 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 occasionally required to 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
Part-time, non-exempt position. Potential for full-time employment after A&P license is obtained.
Travel
This position may require occasional 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.
Company: Advanced Helicopter Services
Location: 17986 County Road 94B, Woodland, CA 95695
Are you an A&P student eager to gain hands-on experience while continuing your education?
Advanced Helicopter Services is offering a unique apprenticeship opportunity designed specifically for motivated A&P students who are ready to kickstart their careers!
What We Offer:
- Hourly Pay: Level I $22 – 25, Level II $25 – 29
- Education Stipend: $500 weekly must be enrolled in A&P school and completed at least 1
year. - Hands-On Experience: Work alongside industry professionals in a dynamic and fast-paced
environment. - Flexible Schedule: Work hours that accommodate your school schedule, including after-
school hours and school breaks. - Career Growth: Potential for full-time employment upon successful completion of the
apprenticeship.
The Opportunity
The Apprentice Aircraft Technician is ultimately responsible to the Director of Services for the assistance in, or performance of aircraft inspections, repairs, alterations, maintenance, and preventive maintenance.
The Apprentice Aircraft Technician is also directly accountable to their mentor for assigned tasks, guidance, direction, technical advice, and professional growth.
The Apprentice Aircraft Technician will demonstrate through apprenticeship training a basic understanding of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, manufacturers’ maintenance instructions, and repair station policies and procedures.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Complete assigned work order tasks with supervision. Enter squawks and squawk resolutions ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper formatting to the company standards. Enter parts requisitions while ensuring parts are requisitioned first from quantity on-hand, then after verifying nonstock parts, requisitioned for purchase. Return to stock unused part before squawk signoff. Enter parts, services, and labor estimates for all additional squawks and seek lead technician approval. Ensure timely signoff of completed squawks.
- Accurately report the status of assigned work order squawks. Communicate to the lead technician newly added squawks, parts issues, daily goals, and overall assignment status. Actively participate in morning stand-up hangar meetings by reporting the items above to the lead technician.
- Assist in the performance of general mechanical items on aircraft and related systems. This shall include, but not be limited to, items such as removal and installation of panels, components and engines, repair work and sheet metal repair or installation, troubleshooting and evaluation of systems, inspection and evaluation of aircraft and components, and performance of maintenance functions during ground runs on assigned aircraft.
- Make entries into work orders in accordance with 14 CFR § 43.9, 14 CFR § 43.11, 14 CFR § 91.416, Operators’ manuals, or Air Carriers’ manuals, as applicable.
- Perform aircraft fueling operations including fuel sampling and receiving of bulk fuel deliveries in accordance with the repair station fuel handling procedures.
- Accept mentorship and coaching from managers, lead technicians, and aircraft technicians and use the experience as an avenue of continuous professional improvement.
- Navigate airframe and engine maintenance manuals, maintenance manual libraries, SMS event reporting system, online safety data sheets (SDS), and the FAA website.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of quality assurance practices, quality control practices, and the repair station’s quality driven goals.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of safe work practices, safety management systems, and the repair station’s safety driven goals.
- Ensure that the facilities occupied by maintenance personnel, including rented and short-term facilities, are kept safe, clean and orderly.
- Additional job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.
Collateral Duties
- Acquire and maintain serviceable a basic tool set relevant to current duties. The tool set shall include basic hand tools, an adequate tool storage mechanism and a tool bag for transporting and controlling tools while working on aircraft.
- Work toward meeting the eligibility, knowledge, experience, and skill requirements defined in 14 CFR § 65.71, 14 CFR § 65.75, 14 CFR § 65.77, and 14 CFR § 65.79 for FAA AMT licensing.
- Work toward achieving the ratings described in 14 CFR § 65.73 then exercise the privileges granted under 14 CFR § 65.81, 14 CFR § 65.85, and 14 CFR § 65.87 with supervision until the director of maintenance determines that the apprentice is ready for advancement.
- Seek active involvement in the safety management (SMS) and quality assurance processes by identifying opportunities for improvement and presenting those opportunities, with proposed changes, to the chief inspector.
- Maintain company issued personal protective equipment (PPE) in clean and serviceable condition.
- Perform maintenance and repair of shop facilities, equipment and tooling when required.
- Assist the Parts Department with maintaining inventory in the parts warehouse and floor stock areas.
Required Qualifications
- Current enrollment in an Aircraft Maintenance Technician School (AMT) authorized under in a 14 CFR Part 147 or has completed this school within the previous 12 months.
- Must be working towards certification with a reasonable goal to obtain certification.
- Current and valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and FAA regulated drug tests prior to start.
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Competencies
- Attention to Detail
- Strong Work Ethic
- Sound Decision Making
- Teamwork Orientation
- Thoroughness
- Time Management
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
The 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 occasionally required to 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
Part-time, non-exempt position. Potential for full-time employment after A&P license is obtained.
Travel
This position may require occasional 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.
GENERAL APPLICATION - WOODLAND, CA
Join the Advanced Helicopter Services team.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE HANGAR (Required Qualifications)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WHAT WE PREFER YOU ALSO BRING (Preferred Qualifications)
EEO STATEMENT
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.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE HANGAR (Required Qualifications)
- Communication Proficiency
- Self-motivated
- Teamwork Orientation
- Thoroughness
- Time Management
- Commitment to Customer Excellence
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WHAT WE PREFER YOU ALSO BRING (Preferred Qualifications)
- Minimum of 2 years of related experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook
- Must be extremely detail orientated with numerical reasoning skills
- Organizational skills to achieve timely progress on multiple tasks with a high level of productivity and accuracy
- Ability to calculate figures
- Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
- Write simple correspondence and effectively present information to customers, and other employees of the organization
EEO STATEMENT
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.
PARTNERS
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