Aviation Maintenance Technician

Air Methods

Aviation Maintenance Technician responsible for inspections and repairs of aircraft to ensure compliance and safety. Located in Des Moines, Iowa with a $3,000 Annual Location Stipend.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeDes Moines • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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
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

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
Efficient in the use of electronic or paper based manuals and able to navigate through vendor data to find necessary information
Ability to learn and utilize the Company’s ERP system (Ramco)
Strong communication skills
Ability to apply creativity and problem solving skills in troubleshooting work
FAA A&P License in good standing. This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).

Benefits

Comp & perks

$3,000 Annual Location Stipend

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Hard Skills & Tools

Aircraft InspectionsRepairs of Aircraft ComponentsMaintenance Documentation ComplianceVibration-BalancingReading Service BulletinsUnderstanding ADsMulti-TaskingProblem SolvingUsing ERP SystemNavigating Manuals

Soft Skills

Team PlayerProfessional AttitudeStrong Communication SkillsCreativityAdaptability

Certifications

FAA A&P License