AS350 A&P Mechanic - California

AS350 A&P Mechanic – CaliforniaLaw Enforcement Base Mechanic – Golden Gate DivisionAdvanced Helicopter ServicesWoodland, California, USAPosition Type: PermanentJob Description: Advanced Helicopter Services is a medium sized full-service helicopter facility headquartered in Northern California. We provide worldwide around the clock service and support. Our AHS team consists of highly qualified factory trained technicians and knowledgeable support specialists that take pride in their work in the area of safety, reliability and responsiveness. We hope that you will join us as we continue to commit to Creating Raving Fans, Internally and Externally.AHS values our employees and their families. All full-time employees are offered 100% paid medical*, dental and vision plans for its employees. Family medical is 50% employer paid. We also offer life/AD&D insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Account, supplemental insurance and Paid Time Off.*medical base plan is 100% covered.Relocation assistance, housing stipend and incentive pay available.The Opportunity: We expect our base technicians to become integrated into the Air Units they support. The Base Mechanic is directly responsible to the Services Program Manager for the performance and management of aircraft inspections, repairs, alterations, maintenance, and preventive maintenance, while working closely with the customer.What You'll Do (essential functions) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.• Maintains and repairs aircraft structures and related components including flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components.• Installation and removal of any specialized equipment installed on helicopters in accordance with the standards of the manufacturer, supplemental type certificate(s) and/or field approvals, as appropriate.• Maintains all special mission equipment installed on the helicopter, and ground support equipment.• Establishes working relationships with the technical representatives of the various manufacturers of the aircraft, engine, and equipment.• Uses the electronic maintenance manuals for the airframe and engine. Ensures that electronic maintenance manuals are available to pilots at each base 24 hours a day.• Performs daily inspections of the aircraft prior to a pilot performing a preflight inspection.• Applies technical knowledge to determine equipment malfunctions and applies expertise in restoring aircraft to safe, airworthy condition.• Maintains records in compliance with FAA and company requirements.• Maintains premises of the shop facility in a clean and organized manner.• Meets all job/Work Order deadlines, communicating to customer/manager when circumstances may prevent on-time completion.• Updates computerized maintenance tracking systems.• Assures proper information is communicated: job timelines, shop issues, parts delays, and change orders.• Additional job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.Job Requirements: Competencies:• Communication proficiency• Integrity• Project management• Sound decision making• Thoroughness• Time managementWhat You'll Bring to the Hangar (required qualifications):• Minimum 3 years turbine helicopter experience in all phases of maintenance• Current, valid U.S. A&P license• FAA IA Certificate (or obtain IA within specified 6 months)• Clean, valid CA driver's license• Must be able to work with minimal direct supervision• Must be able to work with law enforcement.• Working knowledge of MS Office products including Outlook, Word and Excel• Pass FAA regulated drug/alcohol tests, background checks and Live Scan prior to start.• Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.What We Prefer You'll Bring to the Hangar (preferred qualifications):• Two years of Airbus AS350 series helicopters or equivalent rotor wing expWork Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The work environment is often not temperature/humidity controlled.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to bend, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: Monday-Friday day shifts. The exact working hours will be determined by the customer. The unit operates two aircraft, in the event both aircraft become unavailable, must be available for OT as needed evenings/weekends.Travel: This position requires very minimal travel. Some out-of-area may be required if aircraft can't return to base.EEO: We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veteran, or disability status.Salary Range: Neg-Neg