Helicopter Mechanic Idaho

Helicopter Mechanic Idaho

Hillcrest Aircraft Co., Inc. Lewiston, Idaho, USA

Position Type: Permanent

Job Description: Hillcrest Aircraft Company has openings for a Full Time and Seasonal Helicopter Mechanics. Our goal is to provide our Customers a Safe, High Quality, Compliant and Productive aviation service. The way to accomplish this goal is with well trained team members. Duties include performing field and heavy maintenance on Bell Medium and Light helicopters. Hillcrest is a utility helicopter operator, FAA Part 145 Repair Station and Bell Service Center located in Central Idaho. We contract helicopter services to the USFS, BLM, State Agencies and private companies. These operations include wildland firefighting, prescribed fire and various types of project work. With these operations mechanics are required to travel and spend numerous days out in the field supporting the helicopter during fire season. Work schedules during the fire season may vary, but are usually a 12 days on duty with a minimum of 9 hours per day and 2 days off duty. Average fire season is June thru September. During the off season, full time mechanics are required to work at the home base to conduct heavy maintenance on the aircraft. Off season work schedule usually consist of a 40 hour work week. There are overtime opportunities as off season project work become available.

Pay and Benefits: Signing Bonus, Relocation Expense Reimbursement, Tool Allowance, Paid Training, Bell Helicopter Factory Training will be Provided, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, 401k Retirement Program, Paid Medical Insurance, Per Diem, Mileage Reimbursement, Bi-Weekly Payroll, Direct Deposit, Hourly Rate D.O.E./SCA

Job Requirements:

• Be Customer Service Orientated
• Be a team player
• Be a licensed A&P Mechanic for 2 years or 4 years of Military Experience and 1 year A&P
• Be willing to travel and work in field conditions on a seasonal basis
• Be willing to relocate to main base in Lewiston, ID
• Bell Helicopter medium and light experience preffered
• Bell Helicopter Factory Training will be provided
• Class B Commercial Driver's License or be willing to obtain
• Computer skills using PC based programs a plus

Salary Range: Neg-Neg