Helicopter Mechanic - PacWest Region

Overview

Are you an experienced aviation mechanic looking to make a difference in the field of air medical transport? Join our dedicated team at Air Methods in our PacWest Region, where your skills will help ensure the safety and reliability of our life-saving services.

If you’re ready to take your career to new heights, we encourage you to apply! Once you submit your application, a recruiter will reach out to discuss potential opportunities and locations within our organization.

At Air Methods, we specialize in providing critical air medical transport to those in need. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care and support during emergency situations, and we are seeking passionate mechanics to help maintain our fleet of advanced aircraft.

Our Culture:

“What we do is all about whom we do it for.”

Air Methods is a team of caring, innovative and collaborative individuals with one purpose- to save lives every day. There’s a dedication to our mission that is palpable. We value the diversity of backgrounds, ideas, opinions, and life experiences that our team members bring. We selectively hire people who consider themselves high-achievers and those that have empathy. We all share the intrinsic motivation to be of service to others; patience advocacy is in our DNA. Our values create an open and transparent culture where we instill mutual trust, autonomy and outside-the-box thinking.

Why join us:

• Immediate openings available—join us now and make an impact!
• New locations opening in 2026, offering exciting opportunities for growth.
• Nationwide openings allow for flexible work locations

What you get to do:

As an Aviation Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for performing maintenance, repairs, inspections, and alterations of Company operated aircraft. You will ensure company operation goals are met, while guaranteeing all aircraft maintenance documentation follows FAA regulations, company policies and applicable maintenance manuals. During the day, you will:

• Perform inspections and repairs of aircraft/components in accordance with maintenance procedures, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, service letters and applicable FAA regulations
• Be responsible for correcting compliance or safety issues when directed by the Director of Operations, Director of Maintenance, Chief Pilot, Director of Safety or Lead Mechanic
• Perform maintenance on 145 shop’s support equipment
• Advise the Pilot in Command of any maintenance issues that would take aircraft out of service
• Ensure all maintenance documentation is in compliance
• Actively participate in the continuous improvement phase (level 4) of the company’s Safety Management System and be familiar with the SMS policies, processes, and procedures
• Other Duties as assigned

Traits that would make you successful:

• You enjoy working in a team environment and building strong relationships
• You have the ability to multi-task in a fast paced, constantly changing environment
• You have strong communication skills and have the ability to be creative and have strong troubleshooting capabilities
• You have experience with electrical troubleshooting and refined vibration-balancing and sheet metal/composite repairs
• You are able to read and understand various documents such as 337’s, service bulletins, AD’s, etc and are able to utilize manuals to navigate through needed data
• You should be comfortable with a variety of computer programs and have the capabilities to learn new

What you will bring to the team:

          ** ROTORCRAFT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED **   

• TWO to FIVE years’ related work experience 
• Factory Airframe/power plant schools preferred
• FAR 135 operations experience preferred
• Previous experience with RAMCO preferred
• Ability to successfully pass FAA mandated Drug and Alcohol Test
• FAA A&P License in good standing- REQUIRED
• Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred
• Valid Drivers License REQUIRED

Perks of working for Air Methods:

• Competitive pay based on prior experience to the team
• Air Methods provides a comprehensive benefits package. We believe our benefits should be as diverse as our teammates. We offer competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage along with voluntary accident, hospitalization and critical illness coverage, short and long term disability, life and AD&D, time off programs, pretax and Roth 401(k) with a generous company match, tuition reimbursement, professional training and certifications, dependent care support, EAP and concierge services to name just some of what we have to offer.

This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).

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 mannerResponsible for correcting compliance or safety issues when directed by the Director of Operations, Director of Maintenance, Chief Pilot, Regional Maintenance Director, Director of Safety, or Lead Mechanic• Responsible for advising the Pilot in Command (PIC) of any maintenance issues that would take an aircraft out of service• Responsible for validating or confirming the data in the Status Report concerning the aircraft he or she is working on including• Request aviation parts and supplies in order to maintain an adequate and orderly inventory of all stock items to ensure prompt repairs for operational readiness• Other Duties as assigned

Additional Job Requirements

• Provide timely on call availability during nights, weekends, and holidays if necessary
• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling: 25 – 50%
• Periodic travel in support of Part 135 operations and company objectives will be expected.

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.

Qualifications

QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.Education & Experience• 2 to 5 years’ related 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• Ability to work a flexible schedule including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotation• 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.This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Minimum pay

USD $30.00/Hr.

Maximum Pay

USD $44.00/Hr.

Benefits

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)