Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Job Description:

The Aviation Maintenance Technician performs basic maintenance and logistical coordination of maintenance for fixed and/or rotor wing aircraft as assigned. Works closely with other Aviation Maintenance Technicians II, III and under the supervision of leadership to perform duties in accordance with Intermountain policies and procedures, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and manufacturer recommendations.

Essential Functions

• Performs basic daily aircraft maintenance processes and procedures for rotor and/or fixed wing aircraft at home base and satellite locations under supervision.
• Troubleshoots basic repairs of rotor and/or fixed wing aircraft.
• Schedules, coordinates, and completes scheduled maintenance and inspections in a timely manner.
• Documents, maintains, and completes aircraft records in accordance with FAA and Intermountain requirements.
• Tracks aircraft inspection, component due times, and completion of tasks in computer database.
• Maintains company-owned special tools and equipment in good working order. Ensures calibration requirements are met.
• Assists as requested in the transport of equipment and supplies, including, but not limited to medical equipment.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of trends and new developments in the aviation field.
• Coordinates with Maintenance Control for scheduled and unscheduled events.

Skills

• Aircraft Maintenance / Repair 
• Technical Interpretation of manuals and schematics. 
• Intermediate computer proficiency
• Troubleshooting
• Detail oriented
• Analytical
• Decision making
• Multitasking
• Communication 

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in aircraft maintenance and repair
• Current FAA Airframe Certificate
• Current Power Plant certificate
• Demonstrated experience interpreting technical manuals and schematics
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years’ experience as an aircraft maintenance technician.
• Factory engine and airframe training in light/ medium helicopters, turboprop fixed wing, transport category jet aircraft or light Jet.
• Bachelor’s degree in aviation related field.

Physical Requirements:

• Expected to support the weight of aviation parts and equipment while transporting it. Must push or pull portable equipment, including heavy items.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer parts, tools, and equipment.  Bends to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment.  Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• May be expected to stand or sit in a stationary position for an extended period of time.  Includes working (standing) for extended period of time on a ladder or work platform.
• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with customers require employees to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment. Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set-up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location:

Life Flight Operations Center

Work City:

Salt Lake City

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$33.87 - $51.53

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Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qual