Senior Helicopter A&P Mechanic
STS Technical Services
Oracle, AZ
STS Technical Services is hiring a Senior Helicopter A&P Mechanic in Oracle, Arizona. This role supports critical air medical aviation operations, and qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000.
If you are an FAA-certified A&P Mechanic with helicopter maintenance experience and strong troubleshooting skills, this opportunity allows you to help keep mission-critical aircraft ready for every call.
Position Overview
The Senior Helicopter A&P Mechanic is responsible for maintaining aircraft airworthiness and ensuring operational readiness at all times. This role supports daily inspections, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inventory control, and regulatory documentation in a high-accountability aviation environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Review daily maintenance and inspection requirements to ensure continued aircraft airworthiness
- Notify the Lead Mechanic of situations requiring schedule adjustments, aircraft changes, additional manpower, or technical support
- Oversee maintenance activities at assigned field bases
- Monitor stock levels and requisition parts as necessary
- Ensure the safety and security of company assets
- Prepare reports, requisitions, inventories, and certify aircraft logs and inspection forms in compliance with FAA and manufacturer requirements
- Complete maintenance records and system entries accurately
- Maintain communication with the Lead Mechanic, AMBS, and relevant personnel to ensure timely completion of work
- Manage parts inventory and recommend level adjustments
- Maintain company-provided tools and ensure proper calibration schedules
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High School Diploma required
- FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings required
- Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience as a certified mechanic
- Strong troubleshooting skills in airframe and powerplant systems
- Strong communication and computer skills
- Ability to pass pre-placement physical exam, drug screening, and background check
- For roving maintenance team members, sheet metal repair and/or avionics troubleshooting experience required
- Ability to travel frequently, sometimes on short notice
- Ability to work night shifts as required
Schedule & Location
- 5 and 2 schedule
- Must live within one hour or 60 miles of the assigned base
- Travel between bases required
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Shift bonuses and incentives
- Annual safety and employee bonuses
- Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for qualified new hires
Core Competencies
- Commitment to safety and continuous improvement
- Focus on efficiency and operational reliability
- Dedication to quality and consistent performance
- Strong service orientation toward customers, communities, and teammates
About STS Technical Services
STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm supporting aviation, aerospace, manufacturing, and defense organizations nationwide. We connect skilled aviation professionals with meaningful roles in high-performance maintenance environments.
If you are ready to advance your helicopter maintenance career in Oracle, Arizona, apply today.
STS Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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