The Field Based Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) ensures Company aircraft are maintained in a safe and airworthy condition in accordance with the airworthiness standards prescribed by applicable regulations, airworthiness directives and Metro Aviation's policy and procedure.

Essential Functions

Responsible for maintaining a close liaison with the Program Lead Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) to provide current status of aircraft and forecast downtime
Perform aircraft maintenance including inspection, modification, maintenance and repair of aircraft, airframe, rotors, propellers, engines and appliances in accordance with the procedures in the MAI General Operations Manual, Approved Aircraft Inspection Program, Manufacturer's documentation, applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and other approved data sources
Communicate, plan and coordinate with the Program Lead AMT the schedule of maintenance for base aircraft considering such factors as workflow, location of equipment, facilities, tools, parts, supplies and job requirements
Communicate with the pilots and the clinical crew upon arrival at the base each work day for any questions or concerns about the condition of the aircraft, prior to beginning the work day
Provide after-hours maintenance/on-call support for the base(s) as required
Ensure discrepancies are accurately documented and addressed during maintenance and inspections
Maintain the field base to the standards Metro Aviation policy and procedure requires
Take complete ownership and responsibility of each aircraft assigned to the base
Prepare and submit materials requests and inventory usage reports as directed. Receive inventory and ship inventory to other locations
Maintain company owned local Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
Ensure all necessary aircraft documents and MAI documents are completed and maintained in accordance with applicable 14 CFR Regulations, General Operations Manual and company policies
Perform inspections on all incoming parts and materials, immediately upon arrival
Ensure parts with a shelf life limit are removed from inventory prior to expiration
Request Secondary Maintenance Checks following any maintenance, preventative maintenance, inspections, repairs or alterations
Ensure all company owned and personal owned calibrated tools are kept up to date on the company calibrated took tracking log for their assigned base or location
Perform the duties and functions of the Hangar Based AMT, when needed
Perform other duties as assigned

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