Helicopter Maintenance Technician

The Aircare Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining aircraft to airworthiness standards.

• Traveling to AirCare bases: Crystal, MN, Bemidji, MN, Grand Rapids, MN, Brainerd, MN, Princeton, MN, Redwood Falls, MN, Faribault, MN, and Siren, WI. 
• Off-Premise Call: every 6 weeks, Friday AM to Friday AM for after-hours needs
• The typical shift is ~6 am-2 pm M-F

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

Accountabilities:

• Maintains aircraft to airworthiness standards prescribed referencing and implementing applicable FAA regulations, OEM Aircraft Manufacturer maintenance manuals, Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, and good practices for all aircraft in the inventory.
• Performs periodic inspections of aircraft to determine suitability for flights.
• Performs ongoing maintenance of discrepancy items.  Defers items according to MEL and tracks deferred items for timely repair.
• Conducts major aircraft inspections according to approved methods.
• Assists Supervisor in monitoring aircraft total time and component overhaul times.
• Performs on-call duty as scheduled by Supervisor.
• Performs troubleshooting and servicing of aircraft and engine systems and components in accordance with industry standards
• Assists in accurate and timely initiation of parts and component ordering as needed
• Provide accurate, timely information and analysis to supervisors and pilots to ensure the safety of flight and FAR compliance.
• Compliance with all federal, state, and local OSHA regulations
• Accurately document all maintenance actions in accordance with FAA FARs and applicable Operations Manual
• Accepts other duties as assigned to promote the accomplishment of organizational goals.
• The team member is accountable for demonstrating proficiency in the skills outlined in the appropriate position skills list.
• The team member is accountable to maintain skill proficiency, including improvement where deemed necessary, and upgrading any additional or new skills on the appropriate position skills list.

Compliance

• Recognizes and complies with legal regulatory, accrediting, and procedural requirements related to area of responsibility.
• Understands and follows principles and standards as outlined in North Memorial’s Corporate Code of Conduct.
• Protects customer and team member privacy and only accesses customer and/or team member-related information as needed to perform job duties.
• Reports violations or areas of concern to a supervisor or Corporate Compliance Officer via established methods of communication.

• High school graduate or general education degree (GED)  
• Factory airframe/power plant schools preferred

Experience:

• 2 to 5 years related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• FAR 135 operations preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Flightdocs experience preferred
• Electrical troubleshooting and refined vibration-balancing
• Sheet metal and composite repair procedures
• Ability to read and understand various documents such as 337s, Service Bulletins, ADs, etc

Required Licensure/Certifications:

• Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant license
  • NMHC Standard
• Valid Class D driver's license in state of residency and acceptable driving record
  
  • NMHC Standard