Lead A&P Helicopter Mechanic Oregon

Lead A&P Helicopter Mechanic Oregon

Hillsboro Aviation, Inc Hillsboro, Oregon, USA

Position Type: Permanent

Job Description: About Hillsboro Aviation Founded in 1980, Hillsboro Aviation offers complete helicopter and airplane services comprised of five divisions: contract & charter, aircraft sales & management, service center, FBO, and parts sales. Serving domestic and international markets in the government, commercial, and private sectors, we have 13 aircraft and over 85 employees. We operate out of our award-winning headquarters at the Portland-Hillsboro Airport (KHIO).

Our Vision We believe in the power of a personal approach. We passionately purvey the notion of flight, a dream demanding creativity, persistence, resilience, and intent. We strive to foster a legacy of innovative thought, leadership, mentorship, service, and sustainability. We are dedicated to providing opportunity and growth for our team, our customers, and our community by providing extraordinary and memorable experiences in the air and on the ground.

The Contract & Charter Division Hillsboro Aviation's helicopter contract & charter division specializes in aerial firefighting, search and rescue, powerline/pipeline support, and other utility operations. Our fleet is comprised of the Bell 205A1++, Bell 407, Bell 407HP, Airbus AS350B3e, and Bell 206 series aircraft.

Our airplane contract & charter division specializes in executive charter flights throughout the western United States. Our fleet consists of Beechcraft King Air C90 and B200 aircraft.

Our operations are primarily conducted under Part 135, and we are a Department of Defense Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB) approved air carrier for both helicopter and airplane operations.

The Position Hillsboro Aviation is seeking an experienced helicopter mechanic with an A&P certificate and entry-level management/project management experience to join our growing team of maintenance professionals. Preference will be given to candidates with prior team leadership experience with a focus on Bell medium & light turbines, in addition to Airbus helicopter light turbine experience. The ideal candidate is able to hold an interagency card for aircraft models operated by Hillsboro Aviation and hold a valid class C CDL with tanker and hazmat endorsement. This position requires daily leadership of a team of mechanics in the performance of their duties in addition to travel and frequent trips in support of ongoing contractual requirements in remote areas of operations. Eligible individuals are expected to reside in and/or near Hillsboro, Oregon. This position is considered full-time with eligibility towards Hillsboro Aviation's benefits program.

Job Requirements: Job Responsibilities

• Ability to work in a hangar and field environments leading a team of maintenance personnel in the performance of their duties
• Ability to work and travel to remote field locations in support of contract obligations
• Inspection and repair of helicopter and components to be maintained with the highest standards of the FARs, manufacturer's programs, Hillsboro's AAIP, and repair station guidelines
• Bell 205A1 aircraft maintenance
• Bell 407 series aircraft maintenance
• Airbus Helicopter AS350 series aircraft maintenance
• USFS/DOI contract coverage as field mechanic when needed
• Ability to use computer databases and software programs to track ongoing maintenance and evaluate workflow efficiency, while implementing safety and cost control measures to ensure completion of projects by their target deadlines
• Will report to the Director of Maintenance

Qualifications/Licenses

• Valid FAA A&P Certificate issued at least 3 years prior to the date of application

Required Skills/Experience

• Must have previously held management, shop lead, or similar position
• Must be technologically savvy with the ability to learn and use computerized systems such as Quantum, Go-Canvas, Camp, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Office & Teams to produce reports, track maintenance, order parts, analyze data, evaluate performance, and document labor for assigned projects
• Must have a strong working knowledge of FARs in regard to maintenance activity and an understanding of privileges and limitations related to A&P certificates
• Must be of strong character with good interpersonal skills to effectively lead experts in their craft
• Documented evidence of maintaining Bell and Airbus helicopters
• Ability to obtain a USFS/interagency mechanic card
• Ability to obtain a Class C CDL with Hazmat and tanker endorsements

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Inspection Authorization (IA) with a record of use and ability to exercise it properly
• Factory training courses (field maintenance, component overhaul, and electrical maintenance) of specific models operated by Hillsboro Aviation
• Willingness to adjust work schedule in order to be available for after-hour call-outs as needed. This duty is shared with other mechanics
• Willingness to learn and contribute to maintaining the other aircraft in Hillsboro Aviation's fleet as needed
• Extensive sheet metal/fabrication experience