AP Mechanic - Air Methods - Thermal, CA

Detail-oriented. Self-starter. Team player. These are the qualities that make an Air Methods mechanic successful.

Together with the pilot and medical crew, Air Methods field mechanics are the third equal part of the team that ensures the aircraft is mission ready.

Field mechanics are tasked with a myriad of responsibilities while performing air medical aircraft maintenance,

including planning maintenance efficiently and effectively to maximize aircraft availability. The pride of ownership and autonomy for maintaining an aircraft to airworthy condition and hangar facilities to the highest standard, are two of the many rewarding

benefits of being an Air Methods field mechanic.

Air Methods’ fleet is one of the most modern in the air medical industry today and consists of more than 400 helicopters

and fixed-wing aircraft. Since 2008 the company has added nearly 100 new aircraft with the majority replacing older model aircraft. The majority are American Eurocopter and Bell Helicopter airframes.

Air Methods has set the following minimum standards for its mechanic selection process:

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FAA A&P license

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Advanced electrical troubleshooting skills

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Refined vibration-balancing skills

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Prefer 2 years experience with turbine-engine helicopters/airplanes (for Lead position)

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2 years turbine aircraft maintenance experience

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Prefer 2 years of specific model aircraft experience (for Lead position)

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Prefer 2 years experience with turbine-engine helicopters/airplanes

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Prefer Inspection Authorization (IA)

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Prefer 2 years helicopter field experience

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Factory approved or equivalent school on assigned aircraft

We are proud to be and EEO/AA employer M/F/Disabled/Vet. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.