Chief Helicopter Pilot jobs in Tacoma, WA

A&P Maintenance Technician - LUH-72 Lakota

Cascade Helicopter Services is a comprehensive helicopter maintenance and FAA Certified Repair Station located at the Auburn Municipal Airport, minutes away from Seattle, Washington. Our highly qualified factory trained technicians take pride in safety, reliability and efficiency, encompassing our commitment to providing our customers with superior knowledge, service and support for all of their helicopter needs. We hope you’ll join us as we continue to create raving fans, internally and externally.

Position Purpose

Maintains and repairs aircraft structures and related components including flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components. Applies technical knowledge of A&P systems to determine equipment malfunctions and applies expertise in restoring aircraft to safe, airworthy condition. This position reports directly to the Airframe Services Program Manager.

Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must ensure aircraft are safely maintained in accordance with the Airworthiness Standards prescribed by applicable Regulations, Airworthiness Directives and Standard Practice.
• Maintains records in compliance with FAA and company requirements.
• Maintains premises of the shop facility in a clean and organized manner.
• Maintains equipment, tools and facilities in serviceable and working condition.
• Meets all job/Work Order deadlines, communicating to supervisor/manager when circumstances may prevent on-time completion.
• Assures proper information is shared i.e. job timelines, shop issues, parts delays, and change orders.
• Additional job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Competencies

• Mechanical Aptitude
• Time Management
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Teamwork Orientation
• Problem Solving Ability

Required Qualifications

• Current, valid A&P license with verifiable experience. May be willing to hire if have experience and A&P is in work.
• Experience with turbine rotor wing - min 2 years required
• Valid and clean driver’s license
• Must be eligible for DOD clearance
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and FAA regulated drug/alcohol tests prior to start.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Referred Qualifications

• LUH-72 Lakota, H145, EC145

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The work environment is often not temperature/humidity controlled. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This position is full-time, non-exempt. Hours may vary but typical hours are Monday – Friday 7am-4:00pm with opportunity for overtime.

Travel

This position may require occasional travel. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.

EEO

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $43.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to commute or relocate to Auburn, WA?
• Do you have Repair 145 exp?
• Do you have experience on rotorcraft models LUH-72 Lakota, EC145 or H145?

Experience:

• Rotorcraft: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Airframe & Powerplant License (Required)

Work Location: In person