NorthStar Trekking LLC (dba NorthStar Helicopters) — Juneau, Alaska
Pay: $40 per hour
A&P Mechanic · NorthStar Helicopters · Juneau, Alaska Full-time, year-round A&P on a small maintenance team keeping an Airbus AS350 fleet flying glacier tours, heli-skiing, heli-fishing, and field work across Alaska.
Seasoned AStar techs and sharp new grads both welcome.
Avionics install and troubleshooting is a plus!
At a glance • Full-time, year-round · Juneau, AK
• $40/hr and up, depending on experience
• Initial 6 months company housing (single occupancy)
• Sign on bonus
• Yearly Bonus | Health & Dental insurance | 401K | PTO | Tool Allowance | NorthStar Tour Stipends | Yearly factory training class
The work Our AS350 fleet flies a lot, you'll have an opportunity to work the whole aircraft year-round: line work and inspections through the summer flying season, deep heavy-maintenance work in winter (Heavy inspections, engine module, gearboxes and component changes), and heli-ski support in the shoulder season.
Experienced techs can earn field assignments — Fire, Utility, and Resource contracts that get you out of the hangar (most require OAS carding: 2 years A&P, 1 year on type).
Responsibilities • 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.
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