A&P Aircraft Maintenance Technician

My client Hillsboro Aviation’s contract & charter division provides services to the United States Forest Service (USFS), the Department of Interior (DOI), FEMA, large national utility (powerline & infrastructure), and high-tech companies as well as smaller companies and individuals. Our missions include search and rescue, short haul (human external cargo, natural disaster relief, construction support, aerial firefighting, natural resource surveys, film/photo/news, and heli-skiing. Our fleet is comprised of Airbus H145D3, Bell 205 A-1++, Bell 407, Bell 407HP, and Airbus AS350B3e

As a Type 3 Mechanic you will work closely with the Fleet Maintenance team to maintain helicopters on Hillsboro Aviation's fleet.

• Inspection and repair of helicopter and components according to the highest standards of the FAR's, manufacturer's programs, Hillsboro's AAIP, and repair station guidelines
• USFS/DOI contract coverage as field mechanic
• Ability to use computer databases and software programs to track ongoing maintenance.

Job Responsibilities

• Ability to work a 12/12 (12 days on / 12 days off) or a 12/2 (12 days on, 2 days off) shift in remote field locations for the duration of fire season (typically April – September)
• Ability to work in a hanger environment as part of a maintenance team for full-time employment outside of contract demands
• Inspection and repair of helicopter and components to be maintained with the highest standards of the FAR's, manufacturer's programs, Hillsboro's AAIP, and repair station guidelines
• Bell 407, 407HP, and 206 series aircraft maintenance
• Airbus Helicopters AS350B3 aircraft maintenance
• Rolls-Royce 250 series (C47, C30, C20) turbine engine maintenance
• Turbomeca Arriel series (2D) turbine engine maintenance
• USFS/DOI contract coverage as a field mechanic

  Qualification/Licenses

  • Valid FAA A&P Certificate
  • Valid Class C Commercial Driver’s License with Hazmat endorsement – or ability to obtain quickly

  Required Skills/Experience

• Documented evidence of maintaining a Bell 407, 407HP, 206 series, and/or Airbus Helicopters AS350B3 series within the previous 10 years
• At least 18 months out of the last 24 months must have been actively engaged in helicopter maintenance
• At least 12 months experience as an A&P mechanic maintaining helicopters
• At least 12 months experience maintaining a Bell 407, 407HP, 206 series, and/or Airbus Helicopters AS350B3
• At least 3 months experience as an A&P within the past 2 years
• At least 1 full season of experience under “field” conditions within the previous 10 years
• At least 3 months experience maintaining a helicopter away from an operator’s principle base of operations
• Ability to obtain a USFS mechanic card

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness benefits, including alternative care and lifestyle discounts
• 401(k) + match
• Monthly team-building events, including BBQs
• Exercise, shower facilities, and locker rooms at headquarters