B407 A&P Mechanic - Minnesota

Bell 407 Mechanic for USFS Fire Contract Description Brainerd Helicopter Services Inc. is hiring a Bell407 mechanic to support aerial firefighting contracts for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and USFS. This is a permanent, full-time position. The schedule is set in January for the entire firefighting season (generally March - October); the winter maintenance schedule is set following firefighting season (November-March). The work schedule is 12 on/12 off during the fire season and generally the same for winter maintenance with slight modifications to work around the major holidays. The Minnesota DNR contract is located at Cambridge, MN, March - June. The USFS Contract is located at Swan Valley, ID, June to October. The Annual / heavy maintenance is conducted at our home base in Brainerd, MN, November - March. We are a small organization with great leadership focusing on employees as well as their families. We pride ourselves on safety and are one of less than fifty 135 operators in the nation that voluntarily asks the FAA to oversee our safety management systems. Duties: Function as the mechanic / fuel service vehicle operator on a Bell 407 for a MN DNR/USFS fire contract. Perform annual maintenance on rotation schedule during non-contract period. Benefits include but are not limited to : Competitive wages (commensurate with experience and qualifications) Annual salary plus overtime and extended standby 401k Plan with annual employer safe-harbor contribution Company credit card (all travel/meals paid) Generous allotments of vacation and personal time Company clothing Biweekly payroll with direct deposit Job Requirements: A&P License with no enforcement action (2 years required) 12 months' experience maintaining Bell 407 or Bell 407 factory school 3 months' field experience on the Bell 407 Field experience on Rolls Royce C47 Engines Must be able to obtain USFS card for Bell 407 (prior agency carded preferred) CDL (Class A, B or C with Hazmat endorsements preferred, tank optional) Familiar with aircraft manufacturers' maintenance manuals and STCs Able to make proper log entries as required by the Federal Aviation Regulations Able to work in a team environment, meet deadlines as necessary, and work independently with good time management and organizational skills Bell 206 series experience preferred. Alcohol and drug free environment - Successful candidates will be required to pass post-offer and random drug tests. Brainerd Helicopter Services Inc. has provided safe, effective, and efficient helicopter charter services for 50 years including aerial firefighting, utilities patrols, aerial film/photography, aerial lift, LiDar and mapping, and various unscheduled air... Supported Manufacturers: Bell #J-18808-Ljbffr Heli Preflight