B407/429 A&P Mechanic – Texas

Helicopter Mechanic-Corpus Christi

HALO-Flight Inc. •

Corpus Christi, Texas, USA

Position Type:
Permanent

HALO-Flight Inc.

Job Description:
Department Position Summary:
The Base A&P maintenance technician is responsible to the Director of Maintenance and is authorized to perform and is responsible for but not limited to the performance of the following:

  1. Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, Inspections, repairs, and
    modifications to airframes, rotors and appliances in accordance with applicable
    manufacturer’s, FAA, and Halo Flight regulations, policies, and procedures to the
    highest standards possible.

  2. Schedules aircraft maintenance considering such factors as workflow, location of
    equipment and facilities, tools, supplies and job requirements. Communicates with
    the Director of Maintenance, PIC, and OCC concerning scheduled maintenance needs
    and estimated out of service times. Communication shall be as far in advance as possible
    to the Director of Maintenance to allow for necessary schedule changes. This will be
    followed by regular updates until the aircraft is taken out of service.

  3. Maintains applicable aircraft maintenance records, publications, and documents in a
    current status in accordance with Halo Flights policy and procedures.

  4. Perform maintenance record entries in accordance with applicable FARs, manufacturers
    and Halo Flight policies and procedures.

  5. Maintains close liaison with the Director of Maintenance to provide current status
    of aircraft and forecast downtime.

  6. Maintain/monitor and account for parts, tools, support equipment, and supplies
    inventory in accordance with Halo Flights policies and procedures as applicable.

  7. Orders anticipated parts, lubricants, etc., in sufficient quantity to ensure no aircraft down
    time for affected maintenance requirements.

  8. Performs other collateral duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance.

  9. Maintains accountability of all personally owned tools in accordance with Halo Flights
    policies.

  10. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays as required.

  11. Must be willing to be “On Call” for maintenance issues that arise after hours.

  12. Maintain shop equipment, aircraft support equipment, special tools, and ground based
    fueling system.

  13. Attend weekly/monthly staff, program and/or department meetings as applicable.

HALO-Flight offers excellent health, short-term, long-term insurance and a matching 401k retirement plan along with very competitive pay.

Job Requirements:

  • Education:
    Required:
    ? High School Diploma or equivalent.
    Preferred:
    ? Graduate of an FAA Part 147 Aviation Maintenance School or Academy.Position Requirements:
    Required:
    Very flexible schedule. 7&7, 5&2, etc.
    ? FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate as prescribed by FAR 65.
    ? Minimum three years helicopter maintenance experience with a minimum of 6 months
    A&P maintenance experience during the past 24 months
    ? The individual must possess and project a professional image at all times.
    ? Must possess personally owned tools appropriate for the mission.
    ? Knowledgeable of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
    ? Excellent troubleshooting skills.
    ? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    ? Possess a desire and ability to work as a team with Flight, Medical crews, and peer technicians.
    ? Possess sound judgment and objectivity in decision-making.
    ? Comprehensive ability to work in a computerized environment. Comfortable working with
    MS Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook). Online familiarity is crucial.
    ? Must carry a cell phone and be available for afterhours/weekend maintenance
    issues that may arise.
    ? Ability to work long hours as needed, including days, nights, weekends, and some
    holidays to complete maintenance.

    Preferred:
    ? Three (3) years as an A&P on turbine powered, helicopters.
    ? IFR Helicopter avionics and auto pilot experience (as applicable to model).
    ? Inspection Authorization is a plus.
    ? Additional FAA/FCC ratings a plus.
    ? Related Associates Degree.
    ? Manufacturer’s training or equivalent on the Bell Helicopter model 407, 429 or both.
    ? Previous HEMS experience.
    ? Flight Docs experience a plus.

    Physical Requirements:
    ? Ability to conduct activities requiring extensive sitting, moderate walking and standing.
    ? Ability to conduct activities requiring lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling of burdens, up to
    50 pounds on a frequent basis.
    ? Ability to conduct activities requiring climbing, stooping, kneeling/bending and reaching
    on a limited basis.
    ? Ability to hear routine conversation and to distinguish various office noises, and aircraft
    and machinery noises on a daily basis.
    ? Ability to work for significant amounts of time on computer equipment.
    ? Must be able to climb atop aircraft and work with the aid of work stands with limited
    movement.
    ? Must be able to work within confined spaces.

    Environmental Conditions:
    ? Work may be performed in, on or near operational aircraft.
    ? Exposure to aircraft noise, fumes, gases, odors, dust particles and mechanical hazards.
    ? Exposure to routine office noise, and minor electrical and mechanical hazards.
    ? Indoor and outdoor, flight line and hangar locations under variable inclement weather
    conditions.

Salary Range:
Neg-Neg

Job Ident #:
Helicopter Mechanic-JSfirm

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HALO-Flight Inc.
1843 FM 665
Corpus Christi, Texas 78415 USA
www.haloflight.org

HALO-Flight is a 501(c)3 non-profit HEMS corporation that has been in operation for over 34 years. We are headquartered in Corpus Christi and also have bases in Alice and Beeville TX. We operate 3 SPIFR Bell 407GXi, 2 VFR Bell 407 and a SPIFR Bell 42…

Benefits:
Full time Benefits: 100% Medical/Dental/Vision/life insurance for employee, short term/long term disability insurance, annual $2500 education benefit, 401k with 5% matching funds, annual performance bonus, paid vacation and paid training days.

Supported Manufacturers:
Bell Helicopter

Supported Models:
Bell 407 Bell 407GXi Bell 429

Source: JSfirm