CURRENT OPENINGS

​A&P HELICOPTER TECHNICIAN​ - WOODLAND, CA  - $27.00 - $43.00 per hour DOE

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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.

• 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

COMPETENCIES

• Mechanical Aptitude
• Time Management
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Teamwork Orientation
• Problem Solving Ability

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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.
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Avionics technician / installer​ - WOODLAND, CA  -  $27.00 - $43.00 PER HOUR DOE 

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THE OPPORTUNITY 
The Avionics Technician/Installer applies technical knowledge of & experience with avionics systems to install, troubleshoot and maintain all wiring on aircraft. 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.

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.

• 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
• Additional job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

COMPETENCIES 

• Communication Proficiency
• Troubleshooting
• Project Management
• Teamwork Orientation
• Thoroughness
• Time Management 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• 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
• Coursework and experience in rotary aviation/electrical
• Aviation experience is required. No exceptions
• Valid CA 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/alcohol tests and a background check prior to start.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current, valid A&P license with verifiable experience a plus

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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 & EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time, non-exempt position. The regular schedule is Monday-Friday. Must be available for overtime and weekend hours. 


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.
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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.

Field A&P Maintenance Technician​ - USA  - $27.00 - $43.00 per hour DOE

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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.

• 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 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

 
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.

GENERAL APPLICATION - WOODLAND, CA

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Join the Advanced Helicopter Services team.

​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.
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ENGINE TECHNICIAN – MILITARY DIVISION - ​Dothan, AL - $27.00 - $43.00 PER HOUR DOE

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Position Purpose
Responsible for performing the inspection maintenance, and repair of Safran Helicopter Engines in a
Level 3 Certified Maintenance Center in Dothan, Alabama and in the field at customer locations as needed.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for ensuring manufacturer instructions and company processes are followed.
• Maintains records in compliance with FAA and company requirements.
• Ensures deadlines are met, while effectively communicating circumstances preventing such to management.
• Maintains premises of the shop facility in a clean and organized manner.
• Maintains equipment, tools and facilities in serviceable and working condition.
• Provides feedback for process improvement.
• Additional job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Competencies

• Customer Oriented
• Initiative
• Thoroughness
• Communication Proficiency
• Flexibility
• Time Management

Required Qualifications

• Current Powerplant certification
• Experience with turbine rotor wing  – minimum 2 years
• Familiar with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Valid and clean driver’s license
• Must be eligible for DOD clearance

 
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience maintaining Airbus Helicopters and / or Safran Helicopter Engines highly desirable.
  • Safran HE (Turbomeca) Arriel 1E2 Engines, LUH-72 Lakota, EC145 or BK117
• Understanding and experience within a Part 145 repair station will be given preference

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.
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Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
Full-Time, non-exempt

Travel
This position may require occasional travel.  Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.
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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.

​ENGINE TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE – MILITARY DIVISION - Dothan, AL

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THE OPPORTUNITY
The apprentice technician is ultimately responsible to the Director of Military Engine Services [ST1] for the assistance in, or performance of aircraft inspections, repairs, alterations, maintenance, and preventive maintenance.
The apprentice technician is also directly accountable to their mentor for assigned tasks, guidance, direction, technical advice, and professional growth. [ST2] 
The apprentice 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.

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.

• Complete assigned work order tasks[ST3]  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 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 Military Engines Services 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 Director of Military Engines Services.
• Maintain company issued personal protective equipment (PPE) in clean and serviceable condition.[ST4] 
• 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.

 
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE HANGAR (Required Qualifications)

• 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/alcohol tests prior to start.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

 
WHAT WE PREFER YOU BRING TO THE HANGAR (Preferred Qualifications)

• Current enrollment in an Aircraft Maintenance Technician School authorized under in a 14 CFR Part 147, or
• Completion of an Aircraft Maintenance Technician School authorized under in a 14 CFR Part 147 within the last 12 months.

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.  Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.

QUALITY Assurance INSPECTOR - WOODLAND, CA  - $35.00 - $43.00 per hour

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POSITION PURPOSE
The Quality Assurance Inspector is directly responsible to the Chief Inspector for the performance of assigned quality control and quality assurance functions within the repair station.
The Quality Assurance Inspector is responsible for making physical quality control checks of in-process and completed aircraft maintenance or repairs, auditing and updating work orders and aircraft records, and updating aircraft compliance in the maintenance tracking system.
The Quality Assurance Inspector ensures that FAA regulations, air-carrier requirements, manufacturers’ recommendations, contractual obligations, and company policies are adhered to by all teams, programs, and departments for which assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform physical inspection of in-process and completed aircraft maintenance and repair work for airworthiness, compliance with FAA regulations, and conformity to manufacturers’ documentation.
• Perform aircraft records audits for compliance with manufacturers’ inspection and service life schedules.
• Perform secondary work scope review of work order quotes. Ensure that all quotes work packs are up to date with manufactures Master Servicing Manual and Airworthiness Limitation Section.
• Audit in-process work order squawk resolutions for compliance with FAA regulations and established company policies.
• Collaborate with and support the Airframe Services Production Manager, Airframe Services Avionics Program Manager, and Engine Services Program Manager for the efficient return to service of aircraft and engines. 
• Perform on going audits of consumables and parts both in the production area. Ensure that all consumable materials are stored in a climate appropriate area and all items are within expiration limits. Ensure that all parts with expiration dates are stored in a climate appropriate area and all items are within expiration limits.
• Perform on going audits of calibrated tools and equipment needing annual inspections.
• Identify areas on the shop floor that need improvement with workflow and shop floor organization. Report findings to the Director of Services & Director of Quality.
• Identify tool and inventory needs.
• Provide hands on training to the technicians on the shop floor.
• Provide technical assistance to technicians on the shop floor.
• Conduct oneself in accordance with our company purpose of creating raving fans, our vision to passionately go beyond the expected, and our values of family, integrity, passion, and excellence.
• Additional job-related duties as assigned by the Director of Services & Director of Quality.

COMPENSATION: $35.00 - $43.00/hr DOE

COMPETENCIES

• Communication Excellence
• Leadership
• Sound Decision Making
• Teamwork Orientation
• Project Management
• Thoroughness
• Time Management

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide mentorship and coaching to technicians and use the opportunity as a confirmation mechanism of your own understanding of those competencies.
• Coach technicians in navigating maintenance manuals, safety management system (SMS) event reporting, online safety data sheets (SDS), and the FAA website.  Promote and enforce the use of these resources amongst peers.
• Coach technicians in quality assurance, quality control and safe work practices. Identify, report, and correct quality deviations.
• Ensure that the facilities occupied by maintenance personnel, including rented and short-term facilities, are kept safe, clean, and orderly.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Maintenance proficiency with at least one of the following aircraft models; Airbus EC120, AS350 (H125), EC130 (H130), Airbus EC135 (H135), Airbus BK117 (H145), Bell 429, 430, 407, 206, Leonardo 109, or MD 500.
• Clean & valid driver’s license
• Proficient in MS Office with previous MRO software system experience
• 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

• FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe & powerplant ratings (A&P)

 
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; sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 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.  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.
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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.
 

GA Light Piston Engine Tech – Woodland, CA - $27.00 - $43.00 per hour DOE

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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.

• 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.

COMPENSATION: $27.00 - $43.00/hr DOE

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 light piston engine airplanes – minimum 3 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 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 occasional travel.  Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.
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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.

CHIEF INSPECTOR – WOODLAND, CA - $99,840 - $125,000 annually

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THE OPPORTUNITY
The Chief Inspector is responsible to the President/Accountable Manager and will have the final authority in airworthiness determinations and releasing of aircraft to flight status.
The Chief Inspector is responsible for directing, planning and laying details of the inspection standards, methods and procedures used by Advanced Helicopters Services in complying with all applicable CFR’s as well as manufacturers specifications and recommendations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO (essential functions):  
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Directly report to Accountable Manager on matters of regulatory relevance and Federal compliance issues.
• Ascertains that all inspections are properly performed on all completed work.
• Ensures that all inspection records reports, and forms used by the repair station are properly executed prior to approving the article to return to service.
• Determines that all technical data (paper or electronic) on all articles overhauled or repaired by the Repair Station are secured and kept current with the latest revisions by the respective department Inspectors.
• Establishes parts receiving inspection procedures to prevent receiving Suspect Unapproved Parts (SUPs) and assures that no defective, unserviceable or non-airworthy parts are installed on any aircraft by Cascade Helicopter Services.
• Ensures that rejected and unserviceable parts are handled in such a way that they could not be reused.
• Accomplishes the final acceptance of all incoming material, including new parts, supplies and the Airworthiness of articles on which work has been performed outside the repair station by contract.
• Assures proper execution of 337 form as defined in FAR part 43 appendix B and repair station manual.
• Conducts the preliminary, hidden damage in process and final inspection of all articles processed by the repair station and record results as per the repair station manual.
• Oversees the proper tagging and identification of all parts and articles as outlined in the repair station manual.
• Provides the continuity of inspection responsibilities, assuring completion of required inspection when personnel shift or assignment changes occur.
• Assures that both Service Difficulty Report (SDR), FAA form 8070-1, malfunction and defect report (MDR), and FAA form 8010-4 are submitted as required.
• Maintains files for completed work orders and inspection forms in such a manner that the file pertaining to a specific item repaired can be readily located for review.
• Maintains the forms manual and instruct in proper usage of all forms to personnel.
• Additional job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

COMPETENCIES

• Communication Proficiency
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Teamwork Orientation
• Integrative Ability
• Time Management

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists, supervises and directs all personnel assigned to the inspection department.
• Assists, supervises, and directs all Program Managers in the performance of their duties such that work is accomplished on schedule and on budget and in accordance with Federal Regulations and repair station procedures.
• Ensures that Program Managers are conducting daily (standup) personnel work flow meetings.
• Conducts brief daily (standup) meetings with all Program Managers for an overview of all work in progress.

• Confirms that all Program Managers enforce work order accountability; maintenance releases are made into maintenance logs and work orders in accordance with applicable regulations and procedures.

• Approves personnel requested training schedules provided by Program Managers.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE HANGAR (required qualifications):

• A minimum of 6 years with rotorcraft 
• Current, valid A&P license
• Clean and valid driver’s license
• Understanding and experience within a Part 145 repair station
• A minimum of 3 years of prior supervisory experience
• Prior project management experience
• Must possess mastery of multiple airframes, associated aircraft systems, engines, engine systems, and their interactions with each other. 
• Extensive knowledge of the airframe and engine inspection requirements, airworthiness regulations, company policies and procedures, and quality and safety systems.
• Must be extremely quality minded and demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to details.

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
This is a full-time, exempt position.  

TRAVEL
This position may require occasional travel.  Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.
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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.