Aviation Maintenance Tech 135 Relief

Job Summary

*** $5,000 Annual location stipend ***

At this location you will work a 15/13 schedule with duty housing. It is preferred that you have rotor experience or PT-6 experience and would be nice to be on the EC130 and/or the PC-12 as that will be your assigned aircraft to the base.

Responsible for performing aircraft maintenance, including planning maintenance efficiently and effectively to maximize aircraft availability while demonstrating a thorough knowledge of the General Maintenance Manual (GMM) and Air Methods’ policies and procedures. Ensures operational goals and objectives are met, while guaranteeing all aircraft maintenance documentation is executed in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, company policies and procedures, and applicable maintenance manuals. Provide timely on call availability during nights, weekends, and holidays if necessary.

Carlsbad, NM Overview

• County Seat of Eddy County; located in the Chihuahuan Desert along the Pecos River, at 3,295 ft elevation.

• Population (2020): ~32,000 in the city; the broader Carlsbad–Artesia micropolitan area totals ~37,300, with Artesia ~18,100 and Loving ~1,700.

• City Area: ≈ 28.4 sq mi (73.6 km²), nearly all land.

• Economy: Anchored by potash mining, oil & gas production, nuclear waste storage, and tourism from Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Attractions & Lifestyle

• Carlsbad Caverns National Park lies about 18–20 miles southwest; it's a UNESCO site with over 120 limestone caves and thousands of bats at sunrise flights.

• Lake Carlsbad offers riverside recreation: boating, kayaking, swimming, paved trails, and riverwalk paths.

• The city hosts cultural events like Art in the Park and CavernFest, amid a vibrant downtown with murals, boutiques, and Tex‑Mex cuisine featuring green chile

Nearby Communities

Within ~15 Miles

• La Huerta (Carlsbad North): ~2 mi north, ~1,250 residents, mainly residential.

• Happy Valley: ~2 mi west, ~617 residents (2020), semi-rural atmosphere .

• Loving, NM: ~12 mi southeast, ~1,400 residents, a small town with services and local character.

• Black River Village and Malaga: ~15–16 mi southeast; small communities offering countryside living ~population few hundreds.

• Whites City: ~18 mi southwest, gateway to Carlsbad Caverns, tiny in population but tourism-loaded.

Within ~30–50 Miles

• Artesia, NM: ~30 mi north, population ~12,200, second-largest town in the micropolitan area with oil, gas, and industrial economy .

• Roswell, NM: ~74 mi north (~1 hr 15 min drive); pop. ~50,000, known for UFO lore and airport connections.

• Hobbs, NM: ~70 mi east, regional economic center with airport and industrial sector

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

• Serve as Lead Mechanic in the absence of the Lead Mechanic.
• Performs inspections and repairs of aircraft and components in accordance with maintenance procedures, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, service letters, and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Upon installation or removal of any component or assembly, the Mechanic shall verify by physical inspection or markings on the part that the part number and serial number match the associated documentation (Status Report, if item is tracked), Parts Tag, 8130-3, 337, or any other maintenance release.
• Ensures all aircraft maintenance documentation is executed in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, company policies and procedures, and applicable maintenance manuals to include specific chapters.
• Request aviation parts and supplies in order to maintain an adequate and orderly inventory of all stock items to ensure prompt repairs for operational readiness.
• Actively participates in the continuous improvement phase (level 4) of the company’s Safety Management System (SMS) and is familiar with the SMS policies, processes, and procedures.
• Maintains work area in a clean and professional manner.
• Responsible for advising the Pilot in Command (PIC) of any maintenance issues that would take an aircraft out of service.
• Responsible for correcting compliance or safety issues when directed by the Director of Operations, Director of Maintenance, Chief Pilot, Regional Maintenance Director, Director of Safety, Regional Maintenance Manager, or Lead Mechanic.
• Responsible for validating or confirming the data in the Status Report concerning the aircraft he or she is working on including.
• Actively participates in the continuous improvement phase (level 4) of the company’s Safety Management System (SMS) and is familiar with the SMS policies, processes, and procedures.
• Will conduct on sight technical and safety audits, to correct and report inconsistencies to your area manager and RMM/RMD.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Additional Job Requirements

Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling: 100%

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2 to 5 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Factory airframe/power plant schools preferred, active/current A&P REQUIRED
• FAR 135 operations preferred

Skills

• Electrical troubleshooting and refined vibration-balancing
• Sheet metal and composite repair procedures
• Ability to read and understand various documents such as 337’s, Service Bulletins, AD’s, etc.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, constantly changing environment
• Ability to be a team player with a professional attitude
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotation

Computer Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• RAMCO experience preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• FAA A&P License in good standing.
• Inspection Authorization (IA) Preferred

This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)