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Billings Flying Service (BFS) is a solutions provider for the aviation industry, specializing in CH-47 aerial firefighting and heavy lift services. Leveraging 35+ years of experience with fixed wing and rotorcraft, BFS is positioned to solve the most difficult aviation problems.

Since 1997, BFS has operated fire-fighting helicopters across the world, including Chile, Indonesia, South Korea, and the United States. The BFS fleet of seven CH-47Ds, one UH-60A, are capable of fighting wildfires by either bucket or tank. Aircraft are supported through BFS's FAA 145 repair station and talented staff.

BFS owns and operates a FAA 145, AS9110, and Boeing certified maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility for the CH-47 Chinook. Established in 2019, the MRO facility supports the BFS Chinook fleet, commercial CH-47 customers, the United States military, and foreign militaries. The facility focuses on CH-47 drivetrain, dynamics, hydraulics, actuation, and flight controls.

Requirements

What You'll Do

Performing and documenting maintenance and alterations of aircraft airframe, engines, and appliances in accordance with the procedures published in the BFS MPM, Approved Inspection Program, manufacturer's maintenance manuals and associated service documentation, acceptable and approved data as applicable, and 14 CFR regulations

Ensuring Company aircraft are maintained in accordance with the Airworthiness Standards prescribed by the applicable 14 CFR regulations

Providing after-hours maintenance on-call support for the assigned aircraft as directed

Ensuring aircraft discrepancies are accurately documented and addressed while aircraft are in revenue service and during major inspection events

Ensuring all aircraft maintenance records and associated documents to include all BFS forms and AIP checklists, equipment manufacturer's forms and checklists, and parts approval documents are completed, processed, and maintained in accordance with the BFS MPM SOP, applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, and company policies

Possessing a thorough knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations, the Maintenance Procedures Manual, the Operations Manual, Operations Specifications and other pertinent information

Ensuring all company and personally-owned calibrated tools are within calibration time limits when used

Maintaining Company-owned local Ground Support Equipment (GSE)

Ensuring all technician time off is approved by the Helicopter Program Manager

Making sure assigned field support trailer is clean and properly maintained and spare parts inventory is accurate and updated on a regular basis

Ensuring support trailer generators are frequently serviced and proper maintenance intervals are complied with

Completing annual training in substance abuse and proper use of the rules in BFS Handbook

Ensuring all schedule changes or work shift swaps are approved by the Helicopter Program Manager

Removing aircraft from service when the aircraft is deemed not airworthy

Removing any suspect or unapproved aircraft components and parts from inventory and segregating such parts to ensure they are not installed on company aircraft

Returning aircraft to service after the performance of maintenance or an alteration in accordance with MPM SOP policy and procedures, and applicable 14 CFR regulations

Performing other duties as assigned

Your Required Qualifications

USFS Carded

Must be able to read and write English.

Must pass airport security background checks and travel for work as required.

Must have Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Must have a current and valid Driver's License.

Must have a current and valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant License.

Frequently be required to stand, walk, continually utilize hand, and finger dexterity, climb, balance, bend, or crawl, occasionally from heights in precarious places.

Frequently lift / push / carry items up to 50 pounds.

Awareness that he / she will be working near and around moving mechanical parts, around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals and exposure to loud noises.

Ability to operate equipment and read technical information.

Exposure to weather conditions outside as well as non-weather conditions such as extreme heat or cold.

Benefits

Full time employment with competitive compensation based on experience and credentials. Medical, dental and vision insurance. 401K with up to 4% company match.