What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Helicopter A&P Mechanic position at STS Technical Services?
STS Technical Services is hiring Senior A&P Helicopter Mechanics in Bay City, Texas. This is a high-impact role supporting helicopter operations tied to life-saving missions, with a sign-on bonus up to $15,000.
Position Overview
The Senior A&P Helicopter Mechanic is responsible for maintaining aircraft airworthiness, supporting daily maintenance operations, and ensuring aircraft are ready for immediate response.
This role requires strong technical ability, attention to detail, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
Key Responsibilities
STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial organizations. We connect skilled aviation professionals with high-impact opportunities across the United States.
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Position Overview
The Senior A&P Helicopter Mechanic is responsible for maintaining aircraft airworthiness, supporting daily maintenance operations, and ensuring aircraft are ready for immediate response.
This role requires strong technical ability, attention to detail, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and evaluate daily maintenance and inspection requirements to ensure aircraft airworthiness
- Notify Lead Mechanic of any conditions affecting schedules, aircraft availability, or technical support
- Oversee maintenance of assigned aircraft at field bases
- Monitor stock levels and request required parts
- Maintain safety and security of company assets at field locations
- Prepare and certify maintenance documentation, logs, inspection forms, and reports in compliance with FAA regulations
- Complete entries in maintenance software systems, including work packages, removals, installations, and aircraft status updates
- Maintain communication with Lead Mechanic and operational personnel to ensure timely completion of tasks
- Manage parts inventory and recommend adjustments as needed
- Maintain and track calibration of company-issued tools
- Perform additional duties as assigned
- High school diploma required
- FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a certified aircraft mechanic
- Strong communication skills and basic computer proficiency
- Ability to pass physical exam, functional capacity assessment, drug screening, and background check
- Sheet metal repair and/or avionics troubleshooting experience
- Ability to travel frequently, including short notice assignments
- Ability to work night shifts as required
- Location: Bay City, Texas
- Schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off
- Must reside within one hour or 60 miles of the base
- Travel between bases may be required
- Competitive pay
- Shift bonuses and incentives
- Annual safety bonus
- Annual employee bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Sign-on bonus up to $15,000
- Safety: Commitment to maintaining a zero-incident work environment
- Efficiency: Effective use of resources to support operations
- Quality: Consistent delivery of high-quality maintenance work
- Service: Strong commitment to supporting team members and operations
STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial organizations. We connect skilled aviation professionals with high-impact opportunities across the United States.
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