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Columbia Helicopters, Inc., headquartered in Aurora, Oregon, owns, operates, and maintains its fleet of Columbia Model 107-II Vertol, Columbia Model 234 Chinook, and Columbia CH-47D Chinook aircraft worldwide.
We are hiring for Field Mechanics to assist in maintaining a large helicopter, its component parts, and the ground support equipment. Our Field Mechanics will assume responsibility for performing all work assigned in accordance with appropriate Company maintenance procedures and Federal Aviation Regulations. Our Field Mechanics will conscientiously inspects for the existence of airworthiness issues or problems and report them to the immediate supervisor.
This is a three-month contract postion to support our firefighting operations in the country of Turkey.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -
Maintains the aircraft to ensure airworthy conditions
Conducts on the job training to other employees
Ensures entries in log books and forms are accurate and maintained to FAA and Columbia standards
Performs maintenance on ground support equipment
Crawls under, works overhead, and climbs onto the top of the helicopter
Lifts aircraft components and support equipment
Travels with assigned aircraft
Responsible for the team and our customers
Be punctual at all times and on location as needed
Practices safety in all areas and occasions and support the team for their own safety
Ability to meet or exceed the demands of the role physically and take appropriate precautions to avoid injury that results from physical exertion and stress
Responsible for ensuring that our customers’ and the team’s needs, and expectations are always met, often exceeded
Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE -
Valid driver’s license
FAA Airframe and Powerplant License (some exceptions allowed for those that meet the experience requirements for the FAA Form 8610-2)
2.5 years of practical experience (preferred) or graduation from an approved aviation maintenance school
Medical approval to work in foreign countries when required
Valid U.S. passport
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Ability to physically perform the following:
o Lift 20 to 100 pounds
o Carry 20 to 75 pounds
o Push 100 to 250 pounds
o Push over 250 pounds
o Pull 50 to 250 pounds
Bends, squats, stands, walks, reaches above shoulders, below shoulders and at shoulders, repetitive use of arms, wrist, and hands 67% to 100% of the time, while frequently lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling loads and weights
Work outside in extreme heat or cold, in frequently dusty, noisy environments, on uneven surfaces during working hours and days in succession with frequently long days of physically demanding work
Works numerous days in succession
Travels in unpressurized aircraft operating at or below 30K feet altitude
Ability to work under minimal direction while keeping within the limitations of designated authorities
Exercises sound judgment in all scenarios
HOW TO APPLY -
Apply at: www.colheli.com/careers
Call HR at 503-678-1222
Electronic applications are accepted for open positions only
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
