Summary

The T53 Turbine Engine Field Service Technician travels to customer sites—often on-location at hangars or airfields—to perform inspections, troubleshoot issues, and complete repairs on T53 engines. The technician acts as Mint Turbines' on-site representative, certifying completed work and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• On-site service: Travel frequently to      perform field service activities, including unscheduled maintenance,      engine repairs, and scheduled inspections.

• Troubleshooting and diagnosis: Use      specialized testing equipment, technical manuals, and diagnostic skills to      determine the cause of engine issues.

• Inspections: Conduct visual and dimensional inspections      on engines, components, and modules to confirm they meet specifications.

• Repair and overhaul: Perform disassembly,      cleaning, repair, and reassembly of T53 engines and related components      according to manufacturer and FAA regulations.

• Documentation: Complete all required paperwork, including      maintenance logs, reports, and FAA Form 8130 entries, documenting      maintenance, repair, and inspection procedures.

• Certification: Determine airworthiness and provide suitable      certification for work performed, releasing the engine back to service.

• Customer service: Communicate professionally      with clients to explain technical findings, recommend solutions, and      maintain positive relationships.

• Safety and compliance: Adhere strictly to company      safety standards, quality procedures, and Federal Aviation Regulations      (FARs).

Required Qualifications

• Technical expertise: In-depth knowledge and      hands-on experience with the Ozark T53 engine series.

• Certifications: An Airframe &      Powerplant or Powerplant (A&P or P) license is often preferred, with      proof of experience potentially substituting for formal certifications in      some cases.

• Regulatory knowledge: A strong understanding of      FAA Part 145 repair station requirements and other aviation regulations.

• Location: Can be based from the Oklahoma facility or work      and travel from your permanent location.

• Travel ability: A willingness to travel      extensively, often on short notice, to customer locations across a wide      region.

• Problem-solving skills: Excellent analytical      abilities to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical and logistical      problems in the field.

• Communication skills: Strong interpersonal skills      to effectively communicate with customers and internal teams.

• Physical fitness: The ability to work in      varying environmental conditions (hangars, ramps, outdoors), lift heavy      parts, and work in confined spaces.

Contact for information or to submit application or resume:

Michael Horwath Steve Short

Mhorwath@mintturbines or sshort@mintturbines

254-338-3818 918-968-9561 Ext. 222

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Please forward your resume to UH1OPS@GMAIL.COM with subject line Pilot Resume or Mechanic Resume and we will assist with making the connection with the operators who have contacted us.

We will also contact you when any job openings become available.

Northern Pioneer Helicopters , a 29 year Alaska based UH1 operator,  is seeking qualified UH1 mechanics, possible Director of Maintenance position also

Must have extensive UH1 background ,be available for some Alaska travel to remote sites

Full benefits available for full time .Part  time employee/ contractor position also available

Contact Jim Acher

907 244 2238 cell

acherjim@gmail.com

Salmon River Helicopters (SRH) is hiring a full time A&P Mechanic for field maintenance to work on private and government contracts.  We are accepting resumes for a long term, self-motivated individual.

Schedule:  Negotiable.

SRH provides competitive pay, knowledgeable leadership, excellent equipment, and support.

Job Requirements:

Travel required.  
Base is located in Idaho, but majority of field work is performed out of the state.

Responsibilities:

• Typical maintenance operations, such as removal and replacement of aircraft and power plant components in accordance with Company Maintenance SOP, Manufacturer/OEM approved data

• Troubleshoot, repair, clean, service, inspect, modify, and replace using approved data to maintain airworthiness

• Follow all safety procedures and policies

• Complete all required paperwork, maintain proficient records of maintenance

• Use and operate all equipment safely

• Communicate effectively with management and team members

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• A&P Mechanic license

• Minimum 6-months experience working with a UH1 or similar airframe

• Minimum of 2-years of helicopter maintenance experience

• Ability and wiliness to perform maintenance in an outdoor environment

• Ability to lift 50 lbs., bend, stoop, squat, walk, stand, kneel, crunch, crawl, and reach as this type of position requires

• Work well with others

• Must be able to work independently and with very little (if any) assistance.  Our aircraft are not maintained by a team.  The new hire will be expected to oversee and maintain the entire aircraft.

Desired but not required Qualifications and Skills:

• R44 maintenance experience a plus

• CDL with hazmat endorsement

Why Salmon River Helicopters?

• Travel to fun and interesting places across the western US

• Work alongside leadership and help SRH grow!

• Safety is very important to leadership and the company

Company Benefits:

• Company offers a long-term stable work environment with competitive salary.

• Eligible for Simple IRA 3% match after $5,000 wages earned

• Health insurance contribution of $500 monthly after 60 days.

• Family Dental insurance after 60 days

• Vision (optional – employee paid) after 60 days

Pay:   DOE / Salary, Hourly, or Daily Wage will be negotiated

How to apply:  Submit your resume and cover letter to info@srhelicopters.com

If you don’t meet our required qualifications and skills, please submit a cover letter with your resume and tell us why.  We might consider this type of new hire.  We would rather hire for integrity, attitude, and humility than skill.  Skill can be taught and SRH has the ability to teach the right candidate.

AV8-ORR Helicopters is a utility helicopter operation offering a diverse range of services including; wildland firefighting, spraying, seeding and fertilizer work, powerline construction, wildlife capture, survey, control, and 135 charter. 

 

The current position available is for a Bell 205/UH-1H pilot to service United States Forest Services fire contracts. The job requires an extensive amount of travel with a 12/2 schedule during the active fire season. 

Job Requirements:

Must have at a minimum the following:

Commercial Helicopter rating with a 2nd class medical, cardable in a Bell UH-1 

 PIC Helicopter         3,000hrs

 Mountain                 1,000hrs

 Previous 12 Mo          100hrs

 Bell 205/UH-1            100hrs 

 Wildland firefighting   200hrs
 

AV8-ORR Helicopters

PO Box 1442
Hamilton, Montana 59840 USA
www.av8orrheli.com
av8orrheli@gmail.com

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