A&P Mechanic - Bell 212, AS350- Antarctica Project

The A&P Mechanic will maintain, repair, and inspect aircraft to ensure safe operations within guidelines set by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This position is specific to an approximate 130-day on-ice stay at McMurdo Field Station in Antarctica. The lead position is also available.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft.
• Operates all required ground support equipment. 
• Ensures proper working condition of mechanic systems before flight.
• Maintains records of maintenance, repairs, inspections, and any reports related to parts or services.
• Inspects and examines engines, rotor and tail-rotor blades, hoses, hydraulics, airframe, and components to identify cracks, corrosion, or other defects.
• Consult manufacturer and company maintenance manuals and specifications to identify correct operations and specifications for replacements or repairs.
• Installs new parts to replace or repair defective or recalled parts or to enhance the performance of the aircraft; performs these tasks efficiently and to specifications.
• Repairs – Composite/sheet metal as needed.
• Identifies and resolves mechanical problems based on visual inspections or reports from pilots or other crew members.
• Collaborates, as needed, with other A&P mechanics or appropriate personnel for the completion of various tasks.

Additional Job Duties (as assigned)

• Train new mechanics on the policies and procedures of the maintenance department.
• Data entry for RAMCO implementation and/or audits of maintenance records and policies.
• Other administrative tasks as assigned.

Education and Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A&P mechanic certification through the FAA.
• Sufficient oral, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Experience with rotor-wing aircraft, specifically AS350 and Bell 212 platforms.
• Valid passport.
• Valid driver’s license.
• US Citizenship not required (as contractor)

Supervisory Responsibility

This position can possess basic supervisory-level responsibility. Lead positions will oversee all mechanic operations on-ice.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Positions are Salary/ Contract positions and the schedule consists of 6, 12 hours days worked per week on the NSF program as assigned. Salary is based on 182 days worked per year with approximately 90 days on-ice time. Contract employees will have an approximate 90 day commitment per season.

Travel

Travel will be required to location McMurdo Station and Surrounding Field Locations, in Antarctica

• Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods. 
• You are required to PQ (Physically Qualify) for this position according to the USAP medical and dental standards. The NSF also requires that you have a current COVID vaccine and required booster, and adhere to any changes in NSF vaccination requirements.
• Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer 
• Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF. 
• Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position. 
• Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position. 

This position requires pre-employment certification, verifications, and medical testing. This offer is contingent upon meeting and completing all contract requirements. The following full-time employment summary contains duties and responsibilities for your position along with compensation details.