Helicopter Mechanic - Midwest Region

  • Air Methods
  • Jefferson City, Missouri
  • Full Time
Helicopter Mechanic - Midwest Region

Job Description:

Overview

Are you an experienced aviation mechanic looking to make a difference in the field of air medical transport? Join our dedicated team at Air Methods in our Midwest Region, where your skills will help ensure the safety and reliability of our life-saving services.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights, we encourage you to apply! Once you submit your application, a recruiter will reach out to discuss potential opportunities and locations within our organization.

At Air Methods, we specialize in providing critical air medical transport to those in need. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care and support during emergency situations, and we are seeking passionate mechanics to help maintain our fleet of advanced aircraft.

Our Culture:

What we do is all about whom we do it for.

Air Methods is a team of caring, innovative and collaborative individuals with one purpose- to save lives every day. There's a dedication to our mission that is palpable. We value the diversity of backgrounds, ideas, opinions, and life experiences that our team members bring. We selectively hire people who consider themselves high-achievers and those that have empathy. We all share the intrinsic motivation to be of service to others; patience advocacy is in our DNA. Our values create an open and transparent culture where we instill mutual trust, autonomy and outside-the-box thinking.

Why join us:

Immediate openings availablejoin us now and make an impact!

New locations opening in 2025, offering exciting opportunities for growth.

Nationwide openings allow for flexible work locations

What you get to do:

As an Aviation Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for performing maintenance, repairs, inspections, and alterations of Company operated aircraft. You will ensure company operation goals are met, while guaranteeing all aircraft maintenance documentation follows FAA regulations, company policies and applicable maintenance manuals. During the day, you will:

Perform inspections and repairs of aircraft/components in accordance with maintenance procedures, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, service letters and applicable FAA regulations

Be responsible for correcting compliance or safety issues when directed by the Director of Operations, Director of Maintenance, Chief Pilot, Director of Safety or Lead Mechanic

Perform maintenance on 145 shop's support equipment

Advise the Pilot in Command of any maintenance issues that would take aircraft out of service

Ensure all maintenance documentation is in compliance

Actively participate in the continuous improvement phase (level 4) of the company's Safety Management System and be familiar with the SMS policies, processes, and procedures

Other Duties as assigned

Traits that would make you successful:

You enjoy working in a team environment and building strong relationships

You have the ability to multi-task in a fast paced, constantly changing environment

You have strong communication skills and have the ability to be creative and have strong troubleshooting capabilities

You have experience with electrical troubleshooting and refined vibration-balancing and sheet metal/composite repairs

You are able to read and understand various documents such as 337's, service bulletins, AD's, etc and are able to utilize manuals to navigate through needed data

You should be comfortable with a variety of computer programs and have the capabilities to learn new

What you will bring to the team:

** ROTORCRAFT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED **

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and TWO to FIVE years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Factory Airframe/power plant schools preferred

FAR 135 operations experience preferred

Previous experience with RAMCO preferred

Ability to successfully pass FAA mandated Drug and Alcohol Test

FAA A&P License in good standing- REQUIRED

Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred

Valid Drivers License REQUIRED

Perks of working for Air Methods:

Competitive pay based on prior experience to the team

Air Methods provides a comprehensive benefits package. We believe our benefits should be as diverse as our teammates. We offer competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage along with voluntary accident, hospitalization and critical illness coverage, short and long term disability, life and AD&D, time off programs, pretax and Roth 401(k) with a generous company match, tuition reimbursement, professional training and certifications, dependent care support, EAP and concierge services to name just some of what we have to offer.

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 $30.00/Hr.

Maximum Pay

USD $40.00/Hr.

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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Job Info

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Air Methods

5500 S Quebec Street

Suite 300

Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 USA

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257 Open Jobs Available

Air Methods

Air Methods LLC is the biggest provider of air medical emergency transport services and systems in the country, with over 43 years of experience. The company's mission is to save 100,000 lives every year by helping those who require intensive medical...

Benefits:

You can view a complete list of jobs on our web site airmethods/careers/.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. Transitioning military are encouraged to apply. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Supported Manufacturers:

Bell Helicopters, American Eurocopter, Beechcraft, and Pilatus

Bell 206, Bell 222, Bell 230, Bell 407, Bell 412, Bell 430, AS-350, AS-355, EC-120, EC-130, EC-135, EC-145, BK-117, BO-105, S-76, King Air, PC 12
Job ID: 483188355
Originally Posted on: 6/28/2025

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