Full-Time

Senior A&P Mechanic

Multiple Teams

Posted on 8/28/2025

PHI Air Medical

PHI Air Medical

Emergency air medical transport via helicopters

No salary listed

Vinton, LA, USA

In Person

Candidates must live within a one-hour drive or sixty (60) miles from the base of the candidate's residence.

Category
Aerospace Engineering (2)
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Required Skills
Inventory Management
Requirements
  • High School diploma.
  • Hold an FAA Mechanic Certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant
  • At least 2 years of Maintenance experience as a Certified Mechanic
  • Possess basic skills in communications
  • Computer skills required.
  • Must be able to pass pre-placement physical exam including functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment, lift up to 100 pounds) drug screening and background screen.
Responsibilities
  • Review and evaluate daily maintenance or inspection requirements and carry out various tasks in order to maintain the airworthiness of the aircraft.
  • Notify Lead Mechanic of unusual situations requiring schedule changes, aircraft changes, extra manpower or technical assistance.
  • When at a field base, be responsible for the maintenance of all aircraft assigned to her/him reviewing stock levels and requisitioning spares as necessary to provide required repairs. Responsible for the safety and security of all company assets at field base.
  • Prepare reports, requisitions, inventories, and personally certify on aircraft logs and related inspection and maintenance forms that work accomplished meets the requirements of the FAA, manufacturer and PHI Health.
  • Comply with entries in RAMCO, such as work packages, status sheets, removals and installs in physical structure.
  • Maintain close communication with Lead Mechanic and AMBS, and other agents as appropriate in order to ensure effective and timely job completion.
  • Maintain parts inventory and recommend level changes when necessary.
  • Maintain company provided special tools and ensure calibration is performed as scheduled.
  • Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Sheet metal repair and/or Avionics troubleshooting/repair skills
  • Must be able to travel frequently, sometimes with short notice during regularly scheduled hitch.
  • Must able to work night shifts where maintenance events dictate.

PHI Air Medical provides emergency air medical transport across the United States, operating helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft from more than 82 bases. It responds to emergencies and conducts inter-facility transfers for patients needing higher levels of care, transporting over 22,500 patients each year. The service relies on partnerships with communities and health systems, with crews trained to handle complex in-flight medical needs such as ventilators and ECMO, plus options like the PHI Cares membership to cover out-of-pocket costs and tools like FlyPHI and Family Trax for requesting and tracking transports. Its goal is to deliver dependable life-saving air medical transport, expand access, and reduce financial barriers through care programs and outreach.

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What believers are saying

  • Received first Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award for leadership standards.
  • Patient Advocates assist billing at 1-888-211-5854, boosting support.
  • PHI Aviation leverages energy sector reputation for safe operations.

What critics are saying

  • Air Methods undercuts with balance billing, eroding PHI's market share.
  • CMS July 2026 rule caps costs at $500, bankrupting PHI Cares.
  • Pilot shortage from United Aviate poaching forces rural base closures.

What makes PHI Air Medical unique

  • PHI Air Medical operates 82 bases for emergency helicopter and fixed-wing transports.
  • FlyPHI app enables electronic requests and Family Trax for real-time monitoring.
  • PHI Cares membership launched in 2005 covers out-of-pocket transport costs.

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Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus

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