At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. **Primary Function/General Purpose of Position** The Aviation Maintenance Technician is responsible for the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of assigned aircraft. The Aviation Maintenance Technician performs all maintenance, inspections, and documentation in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements. **Essential Job Functions** + Ensures compliance with all FAA, manufacturer and company maintenance requirements. + Communicates with the Director of Maintenance on all matters and for work schedules and on call times. + Performs daily/preflight inspection of aircraft in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines. + Performs and documents scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and inspections in accordance with manufactures and FAA requirements and procedures + Maintains all manufacturer and company manuals in current condition. + Assists with the development of Life Flight goals and objectives consistent with the institutional missions and goals; implements action plans for those goals in conjunction with administration and Life Flight Director. + Ensures quality of maintenance operations by maintaining strategies to insure maintenance competence. + Reviews quality assurance of maintenance operations. + Responsible for all other flight operations duties as assigned. + Assists with investigation of complaints for facts and resolution. + Develops and maintains good working relationships with Mercy Transportation Management Team, fellow employees and other in conduct of daily business. + Ensures company and employee compliance with FAA, hospital, CAMTS policies, procedures and standards. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. **Licensing/Certification** Current mechanic certificate with airframe and power plant ratings (required) **Education** High School/GED (required) **Work Experience** 5 years’ experience with airframe and power plant license, previous rotary wing experience (preferred) **Training** Factory schooling on type model that is being maintained within one year of becoming Sr. Technician (required) **Language** None **Patient Population** Not applicable to this position **Working Conditions** Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel. General office environment. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.* May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.* May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc. May have periods of constant interruptions. Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. Prolonged periods of working alone. Other: Working around hazardous equipment, hazardous chemicals, hazardous work environment. _* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control._ **Physical Requirements** **Physical Demands** Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100% Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) x Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) x Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) x Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) x Stoop, Kneel x Crawling x Climbing x Balance x Bending x **Work Position** Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100% Sitting x Walking x Standing x **Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards** **Physical Requirements -** _Select if a physical requirement for this job._ Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination) Perform shift work Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings Reach above shoulder Repetitive arm/hand movements Finger Dexterity Acuity – far Acuity – near **Hazards** Depth perception Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents Exposure to moving mechanical parts Exposure to dust/fumes Exposure to potential electrical shock Exposure to high pitched noises Gaseous risk exposure **Skills** Have own tools Maintain component log cards Scheduling of maintenance Shipping and receiving Inventory Management Vendor Procurement Calibrated tools and documentation Quality Assurance Financial and Budget planning Analyzing data Relationship Building Good Listener Integrity Good decision making Teamwork Punctual Take Initiate Customer service and relations Professional Compassion Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with: Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans Prescription drug coverage Flexible spending accounts Life insurance w/AD&D Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible Paid time off Educational Assistance And much more *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com