Component Repair & Overhaul Technician (A&P)

Advanced Helicopter Services is a medium sized full-service helicopter facility headquartered in Northern California. We provide worldwide around-the-clock service and support. Our AHS team consists of highly qualified factory trained technicians and knowledgeable support specialists that take pride in their work in the area of safety, reliability and responsiveness. We hope you’ll join us as we continue to commit to customer service, innovation, and build what comes next on our mission to be the best.

AHS values our employees and their families. All full-time employees are offered 100% paid medical*, dental and vision plans for their employees. Family medical is 50% employer paid. We also offer life/AD&D insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Account, supplemental insurance and Paid Time Off.

*medical base plan is 100% covered.

Position Purpose

The Helicopter Component Repair and Overhaul Technician will be responsible for inspecting, testing, repairing, and overhauling helicopter components and parts at a FAA 145 certified repair station. This position reports directly to the Airframe Services Program Manager.

Essential Functions

• Disassembles, cleans, inspects, repairs and overhauls a wide variety of light and medium helicopter components and parts.
• Insects aircraft to identify defects or discrepancies and determines appropriate repair procedures in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals and FAA regulations.
• Overhauls major components such as engines, transmissions, and rotor systems.
• Conducts functional checks and bench tests as required by OEM.
• Maintains detailed records of maintenance, inspections, repairs, and overhauls. Document work performed, parts used, and compliance with regulations.
• Ensures all work is performed in accordance with the OEM, Repair Station and pertinent FAA regulations.

Competencies

• Mechanical Aptitude
• Time Management
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Teamwork Orientation
• Problem Solving Ability

Required Qualifications

• A&P Certificate under 14 CFR § 65.81, 65.85, 65.87, or 65.103.
• Possesses at least 36 months of aircraft component repair and overhaul experience.
• Thorough understanding of helicopter systems and components.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and specifications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime as needed to meet deadlines.
• Clean & valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and FAA regulated drug test prior to start.
• Post-employment will be enrolled in our Safety Sensitive Drug and Alcohol Program.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding and experience within a Part 145 repair station
• Model types preferred: Airbus EC120, AS350, (H125), EC130 (H130), EC135 (H135), BK117 (H145), Bell 429, 430, 407, 206, Leonardo 109, MD 500 series, Robinson R22, R44, R66.

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The work environment is often not temperature/humidity controlled. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This position is full-time, non-exempt. Hours may vary. Opportunity for overtime.

Travel

This position may require occasional travel. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.

EEO

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.48 - $25.86 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 5x8
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to commute or relocate to Woodland, CA?
• Do you have experience on rotorcraft?

Experience:

• aircraft component repair and overhaul: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Airframe & Powerplant License (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Woodland, CA 95695: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person