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Job Title: Aircraft A&P Mechanical Technician

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced A&P Mechanic for a Part 135 operation. The ideal candidate will have experience with helicopters, specifically Bell 429, and hold an FAA A&P license. The role requires working a 40-hour work week with potential for call-ins, flexible hours, and overtime. Candidates must be organized, able to work both as a team member and independently, and capable of reading and navigating through maintenance and electronic manuals. The job also involves travel between bases and may include additional responsibilities such as aircraft parts management and fuel farm inspections.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on Bell 429 helicopters.

• Read and navigate through maintenance and electronic manuals.

• Travel between bases as needed.

• Manage aircraft parts and conduct fuel farm inspections.

• Perform everyday inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs, including electrical and avionic systems.

Essential Skills

• FAA A&P license.

• Experience with helicopters, specifically Bell 429.

• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime.

• Capability to read and navigate through maintenance and electronic manuals.

• Organized and able to work both as a team member and independently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Turbine helicopter experience.

• Experience with Garmin 650/750 and the G series radios.

• Experience with Pratt & Whitney Engines.

• Possess a basic set of hand tools (e.g., power drill, multimeter, torque wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, ratchets, and sockets in various sizes).

• Responsible for keeping work areas neat, clean, and orderly.

• Ability to convey written and verbal information accurately.

• Ability to arrange objects or actions in a specific order or pattern according to rules or checklists.

• Perform tasks in a timely manner without direct supervision.

Why Work Here?

Join a small, close-knit team at an independent, not-for-profit provider of emergency and non-emergency air medical transport and support services. Established in 1981, we operate bases in Buffalo, Batavia, Springville, and Olean, NY. We offer health insurance, vacation, and retirement benefits. We pride ourselves on being a strong team looking to add another valuable member.

Work Environment

The position is based in a hangar environment as part of a rescue flight center. Downtime is costly both financially and in terms of service calls, emphasizing the importance of timely and efficient work. Dress code is casual but appropriate for a professional hangar setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buffalo, New York.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.