Aviation Maintenance Technician

Air Methods

. Perform maintenance, repairs, inspections, and alterations on company-operated aircraft and articles .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeCahokia • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in aircraft maintenance, inspections, and repairs, with a strong focus on compliance with FAA regulations and safety management systems. Proficient in using maintenance documentation and ERP systems to ensure operational efficiency and regulatory adherence.

Highest-signal resume keywords

FAA A&P CertificationAircraft Maintenance ProceduresElectrical TroubleshootingSheet Metal RepairRamco ERP System

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Hard Skills

Aircraft InspectionsRepairsAlterationsVibration-BalancingReading 337sService BulletinsADsComponent VerificationDocumentation ComplianceInventory Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProblem-SolvingCommunicationTeam CollaborationFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookElectronic Manuals

Certifications & Qualifications

FAA A&P License

Industry Keywords

FAR 135 OperationsSafety Management SystemAircraft MaintenanceRotor ExperienceDOT/FAA Drug Testing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform maintenance, repairs, inspections, and alterations on company-operated aircraft and articles
Inspect and repair aircraft and components according to maintenance procedures, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, service letters, Federal Aviation Regulations, and applicable manuals
Verify component and assembly part numbers and serial numbers against associated documentation
Complete aircraft maintenance documentation in regulatory and company compliance
Participate in the company’s Safety Management System continuous improvement phase
Maintain a clean and professional work area
Correct compliance or safety issues when directed by designated operations, maintenance, pilot, safety, or lead personnel
Advise the Pilot in Command of maintenance issues that would take an aircraft out of service
Validate or confirm aircraft status-report data
Request aviation parts and supplies and maintain an adequate, orderly inventory
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 to 5 years’ related job experience required
Active/current FAA A&P certification required
FAA A&P License in good standing
Rotor experience preferred; primary base aircraft is an EC145
FAR 135 operations preferred
Electrical troubleshooting and refined vibration-balancing
Sheet metal and composite repair procedures
Ability to read and understand 337s, Service Bulletins, ADs, and similar documents
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and a 24/7 on-call rotation
Ability to use electronic or paper-based manuals and navigate vendor data
Ability to learn and use the company’s ERP system, Ramco
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Subject to DOT/FAA drug and/or alcohol testing
Regular scheduled attendance
Timely on-call availability during nights, weekends, and holidays when necessary
Must live within an hour of the base
Ability to travel periodically in support of Part 135 operations; expected travel is 25–50%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Industry-leading benefits are referenced; details are provided via the company benefits page
Reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled employees
Equal employment opportunity protections
Pay-discussion and compensation-information nondiscrimination protections