Entry Level A&P Helicopter Mechanic Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Company: Precision Air Inc.
Location: Florence, South Carolina, USA
Type: Permanent
Travel: 20% or less

Precision Air is looking for an A&P Mechanic with helicopter experience. Preferred experience on MD-500 and Bell Helicopters. The mechanic will provide inspection, repair and modification services on aircraft to ensure they are operating correctly and safely.

The A&P Mechanic will perform repairs, maintenance, and modifications in accordance with applicable FAA regulations, Repair Station manual, and manufacturer’s instructions with little to no supervision, to include performing off-site maintenance and travel. Specifics include:

• Maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and alteration of aircraft and aircraft engines to FAA or military airworthiness standards. (Piston & Turbine engine).
• Reads and interprets manufacturer’s maintenance manuals, service bulletins, airworthiness directives, engineering drawings and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Perform structural repairs on metal and composite aircraft to procedures in aircraft structural repair manual, engineering drawings or AC 43-13.
• Use hand, shop, sheet metal, precision, and calibrated tools.
• Perform line station maintenance to keep aircraft in flyable and safe operating condition.
• Operate ground equipment such as tugs, power carts and forklift.

401(K) Plan with Employer Match, Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision), Paid PTO, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Life insurance, short term and long-term disability, Full Holiday Schedule and more.

This company, its subsidiaries, and joint ventures will provide equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibits employment decisions based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation, protected veteran’s status, or sexual orientation. All selection, hiring, and promotion decisions will be based on valid job-related requirements consistent with performance of the essential functions of the position. This policy is in keeping with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1988, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Assistance Acts, as amended, and other applicable federal and state laws. Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference may be given qualified to the Corporation’s Shareholders, including their spouses and descendants, during the hiring process to the maximum extent permitted by law.

• Knowledge and ability to work aircraft mechanical systems, airframe structures, powerplants, propellers, and electrical systems.
• Familiarization with aircraft track and balance.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints schematics and process specifications.
• Ability to perform simple to moderate sheet metal and composite repairs.
• Knowledge in the use of OEM Manuals.
• Knowledge of aircraft records and maintenance entries.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Minimum of 3 years Aircraft Mechanic experience on rotor wing aircraft.
• Acceptable completion or drug screening & background check requirements.
• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
• Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.
• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, etc.

• Must have a basic set of hand tools required to perform duties and responsibilities.

Precision Air Inc.

430 South McCall Blvd.
Florence, South Carolina 29506 USA
pa-flo.aero/

Precision Air, Inc., a Fixed-Base Operator in Florence, SC, is an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) HubZone 8(a) small disadvantaged business certified by the Small Business Administration. Established in 1977, the company has a long history supportin…

401(K) Plan with Employer Match, Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision), Paid PTO, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Life insurance, Short term and long term disability, Full Holiday Schedule and more.