Director of Maintenance/A&P Mechanic- Relocation Assistance/4 weeks Vacation

HeliBacon is the world's premier Helicopter Hog Hunting outfit and we are growing. HeliBacon is seeking a skilled, professional individual for the Aviation – Director of Maintenance/A&P Certified Mechanic position located in Bryan, Texas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repairs, and alterations in accordance with maintenance procedures, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, service letters, and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FAA), company policies, and procedures, in a timely manner, with a high standard of safety and quality
• Carry out maintenance on all components and accessories of aircraft
• Replace aircraft parts and components as necessary
• Create inventories of supplies, materials, and equipment
• Part sourcing/purchasing and liaising with third party vendors.
• Maintain aircraft technical records and other documents such as reports of fixed and replaced aircraft components
• Diagnose malfunctions and apply corrective maintenance
• Plan off-season maintenance work scope and provide management with cost estimate.
• Provide management with an annual outlook and budget for upcoming maintenance
• Maintain a consistent, open, and honest line of communication with management
• Must be self-motivated, disciplined, dependable, and resourceful, with a can-do attitude
• Actively participate in the company SMS program
• Make safety a priority at all times.

• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Current, valid A&P license with verifiable experience.
• Minimum 10 years Bell Medium (204/205/212/412) experience.
• Previous experience in Aircraft Maintenance Management
• Bell 212 Factory Type Course
• Pratt and Whitney PT6T Factory Type Course
• Clean & valid driver’s license. (must provide Driver’s Abstract)
• Experienced and capable with Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and FAA regulated drug/alcohol tests prior to start. Will be enrolled in our random drug pool.
• Maintain a professional image and possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Work collaboratively within a team; ability and willingness to adapt to evolving situations.
• Work in accordance with company values, priorities and goals and to adhere to corporate policies and procedures.
• Establish and model high standards that guarantee exceptional quality and necessary attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and tolerate high stress levels while maintaining professionalism.
• Must be able to arrive at work on time.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Desired:

• IA Certification 
• Field experience 
• MRO / Part 145 Experience
• Experienced in Maintenance of IFR capable aircraft 
• Bell 212 Factory Component Overhaul Course
• Bell 212 Avionics, Electrical System & Sperry AFCS Factory Type Courses
• Willingness and ability to perform tasks outside of job description (i.e. fabrication, structural repair, etc.) 
• Familiarity with JSSI Traxxall maintenance tracking software
• Familiarity with DATS (Digital Action Tracking System)

Benefits:

• Pay: Salary - Negotiable
• Health Insurance
• Relocation Assistance: Negotiable - Must be able to reliably commute or relocate prior to starting work
• Employment Status: W2
• Vacation: 4 weeks per year
• 401(K)

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

• This position is full-time, non-exempt. The hours vary based upon flight schedule but starting time is typically 2 hours prior to sunrise during January – October.
• Working Days: 
      Mid-January thru Mid-October – Tuesday thru Saturday
      Mid-October thru Mid-January – Monday thru Friday (tentative 7 am to 3 pm)