Job Description

Apprentice Mechanic

The Apprentice Mechanic reports to the Maintenance Manager. The Apprentice Mechanic is responsible for all duties that prepare, support and assist the A&P Mechanics maintain and repair helicopter fleet.

The classification of this position is broad and assigned specific functional areas; duties and assignments may overlap depending on the operational needs of the department.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

• Perform all types of daily duties; cleaning parts and preparing helicopters for maintenance. Clean shop work areas.
• Responsible for assisting A&P Mechanics with their duties as asked. Support the A&P Mechanics to perform their responsibilities timely and safely.
• Will be picking up parts, preparing part and read manufacturing manual as necessary.
• Need to become knowledgeable with company systems and procedures in Maintenance Department.
• Perform hangar and equipment maintenance as required by operating location.
• Assist maintenance and line service staff as necessary.
• Assist A&P mechanics with aircraft unscheduled and scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Assist A&P mechanics with troubleshooting of aircraft systems, replacing engines, transmissions and other components as necessary.
• Updating daily logbooks and computer as required.
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling - 0%

Subject to applicable laws and Blue Hawaiian Helicopters policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Blue Hawaiian Helicopters employment practices and policies.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• General mechanical aptitude and or knowledge.
• Previous automotive/aviation or related maintenance experience preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable of the Aircraft Manufacturer's Maintenance Manuals and able to make proper log entries as required by Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR).

Skills

• Ability to perform duties as asked to assist in getting aircraft prepared for the flight line.
• Ability to maintain a high-level of alertness as job requires working around flying, taxiing and running aircraft.
• Successful experience working independently with time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines as necessity.
• Must be in good physical condition able to work long hours.
• Work effectively in an indoor and outdoor environment.

Computer Skills

• None

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Obtain a Class "C" driver license in the state of Hawaii.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.

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 $38,176.32/Yr.

Maximum Pay

USD $57,264.48/Yr.

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)

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