Aircraft Maintenance Control Technician

Air Medical Transport Maintenance Control Technician

The Air Medical Transport Maintenance Control Technician has oversight of Intermountain Air Medical Transport Maintenance operation. The controller provides technical oversight and coordinates the repair of aircraft, makes decisions associated with maintaining scheduled operations and works directly with the operation side of the Operations Control Center. In addition to providing direction for aircraft maintenance, the position interfaces with other departments in addition to Technical Operations providing a solid understanding of the overall flight operation.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for timely, economical repair of aircraft using approved procedures
• Ensures proper use of the MEL (Minimum Equipment List) by authorizing MEL deferrals and managing these items for timely closure
• Coordinates with the Operations Control Center the flow of aircraft scheduled to maintenance bases and modifies the daily maintenance schedule in response to unscheduled maintenance events
• Make decisions concerning the course of action required to ensure safe, airworthy aircraft in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Support the Maintenance Department with troubleshooting and repairs at a variety of locations on an infrequent/ special needs basis
• Ensures notification of management personnel in event of accident, incident, or irregular operation
• Establish and maintain a working relationship with maintenance personnel.

Skills

• Effective Communication
• Information Technology
• Aviation Maintenance
• Aircraft Inspections
• Airframes
• Aviation Operations
• Materials Handling
• Safety Procedures
• Leadership

Minimum Qualifications

• Must hold a current FAA Airframe and Power Plant certificate
• Demonstrated experience working as an airframe maintenance technician, lead technician or aircraft maintenance supervisor
• Demonstrated ability to interpret technical manuals and schematic

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years working as an aircraft maintenance technician, lead technician or aircraft maintenance supervisor
• Factory engine and airframe training in light/ medium helicopters, turboprop fixed wing, transport category jet aircraft
• Bachelor's degree in aviation related field.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with customers that require employee to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment. Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set-up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location

Life Flight Operations Center

Work City

Salt Lake City

Work State

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$37.25 - $56.68

We care about your well-being mind, body, and spirit which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.