PHI Health
air ambulance
ManagingLeadMechanic
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“Managing Lead Mechanic at PHI Health. Skills: A&P-licensed mechanic, Certified Aircraft Mechanic. Review and evaluate daily maintenance or inspection requirements. carry out various tasks in order to maintain the airworthiness of the aircraft”
What You'll Achieve.
maintain the airworthiness of the aircraft; ensure effective and timely job completion; maximize overall productivity; achieve sustainable profitability; producing sustainable and reliable outcomes
Industry & Context.
investigate and repair anything and everything to do with the air frame or powerplant
Must be able to pass pre-placement physical exam including functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment, lift up to 100 pounds) drug screening and background screen, Must be able to travel frequently, sometimes with short notice during regularly scheduled hitch, Must be able to work night shifts where maintenance events dictate, Candidates must live within a one-hour drive or sixty (60) miles from the base (whichever is greater) of the candidate's residence, Travel between bases is required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
FAA Mechanic Certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant, At least 2 years of Maintenance experience as a Certified Mechanic, basic skills in communications, Computer skills required, Must be able to pass pre-placement physical exam including functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment, lift up to 100 pounds) drug screening and background screen
Nice to Have
Sheet metal repair and/or Avionics troubleshooting/repair skills, Must be able to travel frequently, sometimes with short notice during regularly scheduled hitch, Must be able to work night shifts where maintenance events dictate
What You'll Do.
Review and evaluate daily maintenance or inspection requirements
carry out various tasks in order to maintain the airworthiness of the aircraft
Notify Lead Mechanic of unusual situations requiring schedule changes
extra manpower or technical assistance
be responsible for the maintenance of all aircraft assigned
reviewing stock levels and requisitioning spares as necessary to provide required repairs
Responsible for the safety and security of all company assets at field base
personally certify on aircraft logs and related inspection and maintenance forms that work accomplished meets the requirements of the FAA
manufacturer and PHI Health
Comply with entries in RAMCO
such as work packages
removals and installs in physical structure
Maintain close communication with Lead Mechanic and AMBS
and other agents as appropriate in order to ensure effective and timely job completion
Maintain parts inventory and recommend level changes when necessary
Maintain company provided special tools and ensure calibration is performed as scheduled
Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Notify Lead Mechanic of unusual situations; Maintain close communication with Lead Mechanic and AMBS, and other agents as appropriate
Communication Scope
basic skills in communications
Full Job Description
Join Our Life-Saving Team in **Mississippi** and take advantage of: * **Sign on obnus up to $35,000!** Are you an experienced aircraft mechanic looking to make a difference? PHI Health is seeking a A&P-licensed mechanic with 2+ years as a Certified Aircraft Mechanic to work on our helicopters. At PHI Heath, every detail matters because every flight can save a life. As an A&P Mechanic, you will be a crucial part of our mission, ensuring our fleet of state-of-the-art aircraft is always ready to respond to emergencies with precision and reliability. If you're able to investigate and repair anything and everything to do with the air frame or powerplant and have a keen interest in continuing to develop your skills – join our team! **Who We Are:** PHI Health is the leading air ambulance provider in the United States. With an unmatched safety record and the best aviation, medical and communication specialists in the field, we set the standard in the air medical industry. We transport more than 22,000 patients each year from our more than 80 bases across the country, all while offering services and outreach education to local communities and leading healthcare systems. Our mission is simple: move communities to health while maintaining the highest standard of safety, period. **Responsibilities Include:** * Review and evaluate daily maintenance or inspection requirements and carry out various tasks in order to maintain the airworthiness of the aircraft. * Notify Lead Mechanic of unusual situations requiring schedule changes, aircraft changes, extra manpower or technical assistance. * When at a field base, be responsible for the maintenance of all aircraft assigned to her/him reviewing stock levels and requisitioning spares as necessary to provide required repairs. Responsible for the safety and security of all company assets at field base. * Prepare reports, requisitions, inventories, and personally certify on aircraft logs and related inspection and maintenance forms that w
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