Aviation Maintenance Technician

Air Methods

Aviation Maintenance Technician responsible for aircraft maintenance compliance and inspections in Cahokia. Ensuring operational readiness and safety through detailed documentation and inspections

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeCahokia • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $32 - $40 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serves as Lead Mechanic in the absence of the Lead Mechanic.
Performs inspections and repairs of aircraft and components in accordance with maintenance procedures, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, service letters, and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.
Upon installation or removal of any component or assembly, the Mechanic shall verify by physical inspection or markings on the part that the part number and serial number match the associated documentation (Status Report, if item is tracked), Parts Tag, 8130-3, 337, or any other maintenance release.
Ensures all aircraft maintenance documentation is executed in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, company policies and procedures, and applicable maintenance manuals to include specific chapters.
Request aviation parts and supplies in order to maintain an adequate and orderly inventory of all stock items to ensure prompt repairs for operational readiness.
Actively participates in the continuous improvement phase (level 4) of the company’s Safety Management System (SMS) and is familiar with the SMS policies, processes, and procedures.
Maintains work area in a clean and professional manner.
Responsible for advising the Pilot in Command (PIC) of any maintenance issues that would take an aircraft out of service.
Responsible for correcting compliance or safety issues when directed by the Director of Operations, Director of Maintenance, Chief Pilot, Regional Maintenance Director, Director of Safety, Regional Maintenance Manager, or Lead Mechanic.
Responsible for validating or confirming the data in the Status Report concerning the aircraft he or she is working on including.
Actively participates in the continuous improvement phase (level 4) of the company’s Safety Management System (SMS) and is familiar with the SMS policies, processes, and procedures.
Responsible for mentoring mechanics within all maintenance and operational functions at the base and providing on the job training (OJT).
Troubleshoots and provides over-the-phone and on sight problem solving to outlying mechanics.
Other Duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2 to 5 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Factory airframe/power plant schools preferred, active/current A&P REQUIRED
FAR 135 operations preferred
Electrical troubleshooting and refined vibration-balancing
Sheet metal and composite repair procedures
Ability to read and understand various documents such as 337’s, Service Bulletins, AD’s, etc.
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, constantly changing environment
Ability to be a team player with a professional attitude
Ability to work a flexible schedule including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

Aircraft MaintenanceComponent RepairVibration-BalancingDocument InterpretationMulti-Tasking

Soft Skills

Team PlayerProfessional AttitudeMentoring

Certifications

A&P Certification