S61 Lead Mechanic Michigan

S61 Lead Mechanic Michigan

CHI Aviation Howell, Michigan, International

Position Type: Permanent

CHI Aviation is seeking qualified candidates for S61 Lead Mechanics remote, austere OCONUS. Lead Mechanics report directly to the Director of Maintenance in all matter of day-to-day operations. Schedules will be six weeks on and six weeks off (plus travel and training).

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, IAW applicable technical publications specific to aircraft type & design.
• Review work performed on aircraft by Mechanics to ensure the function/task is accurate and takes corrective action and/or training if necessary.
• Perform daily/post flight/thru flight inspections as required and performs necessary maintenance to correct any malfunctions.
• Effectively communicate with the customer in a courteous, professional manner and research any reported aircraft discrepancies through fault isolation to make repairs.
• Maintain aircraft logbooks, checklist verifications, status reports, historical and administrative data as required.

Job Requirements:

• Possess a current FAA Airframe and Power plant Certificate.
• Three (3) years maintaining S61 helicopters in remote areas.
• U.S. citizen with a current passport.
• Ability to achieve hoist operator qualifications.
• Thorough working knowledge in the repair and maintenance of airframes, hydraulics, fuel systems, and aircraft engines.

Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity.

Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

Competitive wages salary commensurate with experience. Generous benefit package.