Senior Helicopter A&P Mechanic

Job Description

About the Company STS Technical Services is a Top 100 staffing firm and a leading provider of workforce solutions across aviation, aerospace, defence, manufacturing and industrial markets, connecting highly skilled professionals with mission-critical roles. Role Overview STS Technical Services is hiring a Senior Helicopter A&P Mechanic in Buckeye, Arizona, supporting critical air medical aviation operations. Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000. The Senior Helicopter A&P Mechanic is responsible for maintaining aircraft airworthiness and operational readiness at all times, performing inspections, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, regulatory documentation and inventory management, and coordinating with maintenance leadership. Every aircraft maintained supports time-sensitive, mission-critical operations where precision and reliability are essential. Key Responsibilities Review daily maintenance and inspection requirements to maintain aircraft airworthiness Notify the Lead Mechanic of situations requiring schedule adjustments, aircraft changes, additional manpower or technical support Oversee maintenance for assigned aircraft at the field base Monitor stock levels and requisition parts as necessary Ensure safety and security of company assets at the assigned location Prepare reports, requisitions and inventories, and certify aircraft logs and inspection forms in compliance with FAA and manufacturer requirements Complete maintenance records and system entries accurately Maintain communication with the Lead Mechanic, AMBS and relevant personnel to ensure timely completion of work Manage parts inventory and recommend appropriate level adjustments Maintain company-provided special tools and ensure calibration schedules are followed Perform additional duties as assigned Licences & Qualifications FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings required High school diploma required Experience Minimum 2 years of maintenance experience as a certified mechanic Strong troubleshooting ability in airframe and powerplant systems For roving maintenance team members, sheet metal repair and/or avionics troubleshooting experience required Requirements Strong communication and computer skills Ability to pass a pre-placement physical exam, drug screening and background check Ability to travel frequently, sometimes on short notice, and to work night shifts as required 7-and-7 schedule; must live within one hour or 60 miles of the assigned base Travel between bases required What We Offer Competitive compensation based on experience Shift bonuses and incentives Annual safety and employee bonuses Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for qualified new hires Additional Information Core competencies for the role are a commitment to safety and continuous improvement, focus on efficiency and operational reliability, dedication to quality and consistent performance, and a service-driven mindset toward customers, communities and teammates. STS Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Review daily maintenance and inspection requirements to maintain aircraft airworthiness
• Notify the Lead Mechanic of situations requiring schedule adjustments, aircraft changes, additional manpower or technical support
• Oversee maintenance for assigned aircraft at the field base
• Monitor stock levels and requisition parts as necessary
• Ensure safety and security of company assets at the assigned location
• Prepare reports, requisitions and inventories, and certify aircraft logs and inspection forms in compliance with FAA and manufacturer requirements
• Complete maintenance records and system entries accurately
• Maintain communication with the Lead Mechanic, AMBS and relevant personnel to ensure timely completion of work
• Manage parts inventory and recommend appropriate level adjustments
• Maintain company-provided special tools and ensure calibration schedules are followed
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings required
• High school diploma required
• Minimum 2 years of maintenance experience as a certified mechanic
• Strong troubleshooting ability in airframe and powerplant systems
• For roving maintenance team members, sheet metal repair and/or avionics troubleshooting experience required
• Strong communication and computer skills
• Ability to pass a pre-placement physical exam, drug screening and background check
• Ability to travel frequently, sometimes on short notice, and to work night shifts as required
• 7-and-7 schedule; must live within one hour or 60 miles of the assigned base
• Travel between bases required
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Shift bonuses and incentives
• Annual safety and employee bonuses

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for qualified new hires