Sterling Helicopter is looking for a highly self-motivated H135-F2- T3 technician to provide on-site maintenance and operational support at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The technician will be responsible for maintaining three (3) Airbus H135-F2 T3 Aircraft.
- Perform all scheduled/unscheduled aircraft line maintenance and functional checks and testing activities as required in accordance with manuals and instructions including, but not limited to, the following: Aircraft Maintenance Manual; Aircraft Operations Management Manual; Component Maintenance Manual; Airbus Helicopters Service Letters; Airbus Helicopters Service Bulletins; Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin; Safran engine service manuals and bulletins; Corrosion and Erosion Control Guide; FAA Federal Aviation Regulations; and all applicable NASA and Kennedy Space Center manuals.
- Maintain hangar and ground support equipment.
- Fly onboard missions piloted by AHI and/or government personnel as may be required for maintenance activities and troubleshooting.
- Place spares orders to AHI and other vendors in a timely manner in order to efficiently support maintenance on the Aircraft.
- Ensure the Aircraft are mission-ready and perform day-to-day scheduled and any unscheduled emergency flight operations, diagnostic checks, unscheduled and preventative maintenance to ensure airworthiness and availability of the Aircraft.
- Support Sterling’s accounting department as needed in order to allow for preparation and submission of invoices.
- Perform installation, setup, and operational checks of helicopter mounted night vision equipment for missions requiring its use.
- Ensure AGE are safe and operable; perform calibration/certification of AGE in accordance with the Airbus calibration/certification plan and maintain related records; document the identification and removal of unserviceable AGE from use.
- Provide recommendations for standard and special tooling and any additional ground support equipment deemed required to ensure availability of the Aircraft for flights.
- Properly utilize all personal protective equipment (PPE) pursuant to instructions provided by Sterling.
- Track and maintain PPE calibration records in NAMIS and Traxxall as required.
- Identify and request any additional tools and equipment that may be required to properly maintain the Aircraft.
- Adhere to the applicable calibration/certification plan for tools and equipment utilized for maintenance operations that perform critical operations or final measurements.
- Ensure that records of maintenance, inspection, and alterations are maintained in accordance with FAA/Repair Station standards.
- Successfully complete training programs as instructed by Sterling. Training programs may include, but are not limited to, those offered by Sterling, AHI, and NASA, and maintain related training records.
- Perform other duties as assigned.