Aviation Maintenance Technician 145

Air Methods•West Mifflin, PA

About The Position

SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $10,000 based on experience Looking for AMTs with a rotor background, but open to 7+ years of heavy maintenance experience. Responsible for performing maintenance, repairs, inspections, and alterations of Company operated aircraft and articles as assigned in accordance with Air Methods’ policies and procedures. Ensures company operational goals and objectives are met, while guaranteeing all aircraft maintenance documentation is executed in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, company policies and procedures, and applicable maintenance manuals. Here’s an overview of West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, including key facts about the area and the nearby cities and towns: 📍 West Mifflin, Pennsylvania — Overview West Mifflin is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania in the United States, located just southeast of Pittsburgh (about 9 miles from downtown) in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. 🧠 Quick Facts Type: Borough in Pennsylvania, USA. County: Allegheny County. 🏘️ Nearby Cities, Boroughs & Neighborhoods West Mifflin is bordered by a mix of boroughs, small cities, and Pittsburgh neighborhoods. 📍 Immediate Adjacent Areas Land borders: Lincoln Place (Pittsburgh neighborhood) Hays (Pittsburgh neighborhood) Munhall, PA Whitaker, PA Duquesne, PA Dravosburg, PA Jefferson Hills, PA Pleasant Hills, PA Baldwin, PA Clairton, PA (small border) Across the Monongahela River: Braddock, PA North Braddock, PA Mckeesport, PA Glassport, PA 📍 Other Nearby Cities & Suburbs Beyond the immediate neighbors, there are larger towns and suburbs within a short drive: Pittsburgh, PA — major city to the northwest (approx. 7–10 miles). Bethel Park, PA — southwest, another South Hills community near Pittsburgh. Greensburg, PA — further east (about 18 miles). Washington, PA — south (about 24 miles). Beaver, PA — northwest (about 32 miles). Responsibilities Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:• Performs inspections and repairs of aircraft and components in accordance with maintenance procedures, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, service letters, and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations• Upon installation or removal of any component or assembly, the Mechanic shall verify by physical inspection or markings on the part that the part number and serial number match the associated documentation • Ensures all aircraft maintenance documentation is executed in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, company policies and procedures, and applicable maintenance manuals to include specific chapters• Actively participates in the continuous improvement phase (level 4) of the company’s Safety Management System (SMS) and is familiar with the SMS policies, processes, and procedures• Maintains work area in a clean and professional manner• Other Duties as assigned145 Specific• Utilizes Air Method’s EAP system (Ramco) to account for time on task accurately• Identify all needed parts, tools and supplies for non-routine discrepancy findings• Performs maintenance on 145 shop’s support equipment • Mentors and trains less experienced Mechanics• Actively participates in 145 shop LEAN process improvementsAdditional Job Requirements• Regular scheduled attendanceAdditional Job Requirements• Regular scheduled attendance• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling: 10%Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2 to 5 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Factory airframe/power plant schools preferred
FAR 135 operations preferred Skills
Electrical troubleshooting and refined vibration-balancing
Sheet metal and composite repair procedures
Ability to read and understand various documents such as 337’s, Service Bulletins, AD’s, etc.
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, constantly changing environment
Ability to be a team player with a professional attitude
Efficient in the use of electronic or paper based manuals and able to navigate through vendor data to find necessary information
Ability to learn and utilize the Company’s ERP system (Ramco)
Strong communication skills
Ability to apply creativity and problem solving skills in troubleshooting workComputer Skills
Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
RAMCO experience preferred Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
FAA A&P License in good standing preferred.
Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred
This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).

Nice To Haves

Factory airframe/power plant schools preferred
FAR 135 operations preferred
FAA A&P License in good standing preferred.
Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred
RAMCO experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performs inspections and repairs of aircraft and components in accordance with maintenance procedures, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, service letters, and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations
Upon installation or removal of any component or assembly, the Mechanic shall verify by physical inspection or markings on the part that the part number and serial number match the associated documentation
Ensures all aircraft maintenance documentation is executed in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, company policies and procedures, and applicable maintenance manuals to include specific chapters
Actively participates in the continuous improvement phase (level 4) of the company’s Safety Management System (SMS) and is familiar with the SMS policies, processes, and procedures
Maintains work area in a clean and professional manner
Other Duties as assigned145 Specific• Utilizes Air Method’s EAP system (Ramco) to account for time on task accurately
Identify all needed parts, tools and supplies for non-routine discrepancy findings
Performs maintenance on 145 shop’s support equipment
Mentors and trains less experienced Mechanics
Actively participates in 145 shop LEAN process improvementsAdditional Job Requirements
Regular scheduled attendanceAdditional Job Requirements
Regular scheduled attendance
Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling: 10%Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.