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Location

Juneau, AK | United States

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Job description

NorthStar Helicopters, LLC,  located in Juneau, Alaska, is currently accepting resumes for full time, year-round, USA FAA Certified Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (A&P). NorthStar operates the Airbus Helicopters (formally Eurocopter) AS350 Series Helicopters with Safran Helicopter Engines (formally Turbomeca) Arriel Series Engines.  NorthStar is a 14 CFR Part 135 On Demand Air Taxi Operator that is involved in Tourism, Heli-skiing, DOI/BLM/USFS, External Load, Executive transport and many other areas of the helicopter industry. We are standing members of: Helicopter Association International (HAI), Tour Operators of Safety (TOPS) and the Alaska Air Carriers Association (AACA). NorthStar’s web-site is: www.northstartrekking.com, please check it out to get a better idea of what we do.

Responsibilities of the position(s) include:

• Preventive maintenance, scheduled & unscheduled maintenance, minor & major repairs and alterations, and inspections on company owned helicopters. Aircraft systems include (but not limited to): structures (metal and composite), hydraulics, landing gear, flight controls, electrical systems, dynamic drive system, and engine & related components.
• Continuous adherence to applicable manufacturer's documentation which include (but not limited to): airframe & its components, engine, and particular modifications.
• Accomplishment/completeness of appropriate paperwork that includes (but not limited to): airframe & engine maintenance logbooks, inspection checklist(s), and weight & balance forms.
• Adherence to U.S Civil Laws & Regulations that pertain to (but not limited to) aviation (CFR's), safety (OSHA), transportation (DOT), state statutes, and local ordinances.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Candidate(s) MUST have:

• US Citizenship or be eligible to work in the US,
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificates (with no violations),
• A current and clean State issued drivers license,
• A current US Passport (and/or Passport Card),
• Their own basic hand tools (metric is more useful than SAE),
• Be able to pass FAA/Government, past employer, and driving background checks,
• Pass, with "negative" results, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening prior to being offered employment.

  

Ideal candidates may also have/be:

• Flexible to scheduling (days, nights, and weekends),
• Willing to accept tasks as assigned,
• Willing to work alone or in remote areas, if         necessary,
• Willing to work in all weather conditions (rain, wind, snow) when necessary,
• Willing to travel when requested,
• Able to lift up to 40-50 pounds unassisted,
• Able to climb, stand and work on ladders and platforms,
• Able to climb onto and open aircraft cowlings and doors unassisted,
• Able to work in small confined spaces,
• Willing to submit to random drug and/or alcohol screening(s),
• Practice safe work habits.

Ideal candidates are expected to possess the following attributes:

• Good attitude,
• Initiative,
• Punctuality,
• Clean and neat appearance,
• Cooperative,
• Accept responsibility,
• Knowledgeable,
• Exercise good judgment,
• Produce quality work.

• NorthStar Trekking's compensation and benefits include:

  • Pay depending upon years in aviation maintenance and experience level,
  • 6 months company supplied housing.
  • Medical, health, and dental insurance after 6 months
  • Vacation and sick days (5 vacation/3 sick starting after one year. non-cumulative),
  • Six (6) paid holidays per year,
  • Participation in company 401(k) after one year.

   

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