Aircraft Maintenance Technician - RW; NE

Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT)

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! A&P Base Mechanic - Rotor Wing FULL-TIME Opportunity in Colona, IL

• Starting Salary: $79,310 - $115,677 annually (including 24% Geo Modifier)
• IA Stipend: 2,080
• Sign-On Bonus: 12,500

We’re hiring an Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) responsible for the overall maintenance and safety of our fleet within Med-Trans. This technician will be qualified to support our EC135 airframe. This position is key to ensuring our team can safely maintain and deliver timely, high-quality transportation services, care, and customer service to patients.

• Perform maintenance services including mechanical inspections, screening, and repairs, and provide regular status updates to the Lead Technician.
• Manage inventory checks to ensure stock of supplies and equipment, update the equipment tracking log, place replacement requests when necessary, and document part expenditures.
• Clearly document service paperwork and FAA information as required, adhere to policies and procedures, and comply with the company’s information security standards.
• Take pride in sustaining a safe and clean working environment for the aircraft maintenance team and flight crew.
• Use appropriate communication methods to facilitate coordination of efforts between departments, vendors, and team members.
• Work collaboratively and professionally with all allied health and public safety personnel, as well as fellow AMTs and the operations team.

• EC135 maintenance experience.
• Three (3) years of turbine helicopter maintenance experience with a minimum of six months helicopter maintenance experience in the last 24 months.
• Valid Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.
• Valid state‑issued Driver’s license.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Experience with EMS systems, aircraft maintenance systems, records, and maintenance support and planning.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and 24/7 on‑call rotations.
• Must meet FAA drug and alcohol testing program requirements.
• Must be able to push or pull 100+ lbs.
• Must be able to lift or carry up to 50 lbs.

• FAA Inspection Authorization Certification.
• Related experience under CFR Part 135.
• Autopilot maintenance experience.
• Avionics and electrical repair experience.

As a national leader in air ambulance, Med-Trans is part of Global Medical Response (GMR). Our teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care in emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at  Learn how our values are at the core of our services and check out our comprehensive benefit options at

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

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