Senior A&P Helicopter Mechanic

Senior A&P Helicopter Mechanic
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Schedule: 7 & 7
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $15,000

Overview

STS Technical Services is hiring experienced Senior A&P Helicopter Mechanics in Kansas City, Missouri. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the nation’s leading air medical transport organizations—a team dedicated to safety, reliability, and service excellence.

In this role, you’ll perform hands-on maintenance and inspections on helicopters supporting life-saving missions across the region. If you take pride in your work, value precision, and want to make a real impact, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform daily maintenance and inspections to ensure aircraft airworthiness
  • Communicate with Lead Mechanics to coordinate scheduling, technical needs, and manpower requirements
  • Maintain assigned aircraft and manage base inventory levels for spare parts and tooling
  • Certify work performed in accordance with FAA, manufacturer, and company standards
  • Utilize company maintenance systems for tracking, compliance, and documentation
  • Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely maintenance completion
  • Maintain company-provided tools and ensure proper calibration schedules are met
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings
  • Minimum 2 years of maintenance experience as a Certified Mechanic
  • Basic communication and computer skills
  • Ability to lift up to 100 pounds
  • Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check

Preferred Skills (Roving Maintenance Team)

  • Sheet metal repair and/or avionics troubleshooting experience
  • Flexibility to travel frequently with short notice
  • Ability to work night shifts as required

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive pay based on experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Shift bonuses and performance incentives
  • Annual Safety and Employee Bonuses
  • Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Location Requirements

  • Must live within one hour or 60 miles (whichever is greater) of the assigned base
  • Travel between bases may be required

Core Values

  • Safety: Dedicated to achieving zero incidents through proactive maintenance and operational standards
  • Efficiency: Focused on smart resource use and sustainable performance
  • Quality: Committed to delivering reliable, high-standard maintenance outcomes
  • Service: Driven by a passion to support customers, communities, and team members

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is the staffing arm of STS Aviation Group, partnering with top organizations in aviation, manufacturing, defense, and industrial industries. We recruit and hire skilled professionals for both direct-hire and contract positions across the United States.

If you’re ready to advance your career and join a company that values your skill, dedication, and expertise, apply today.

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Managing Lead Helicopter A&P Mechanic

STS Technical Services is hiring Managing Lead A&P Helicopter Mechanics in Kansas City, Missouri. Join a mission driven aviation team and take advantage of a sign on bonus worth up to $15000.

If you are an experienced A&P Mechanic with at least 2 years of certified maintenance experience, this role places you at the heart of helicopter operations that directly support life saving missions. Every detail matters because each flight has the potential to save a life. Your technical skill and attention to detail keep the fleet ready to respond at a moment’s notice.

Responsibilities

  • Review and evaluate daily maintenance or inspection needs to ensure aircraft airworthiness.
  • Notify the Lead Mechanic of unusual conditions that affect schedules, aircraft availability, manpower or technical support.
  • Oversee maintenance of assigned aircraft at field bases, including monitoring stock levels and requesting necessary parts.
  • Maintain safety and security of all company assets at field locations.
  • Prepare and certify maintenance documentation, aircraft logs, inspection forms and reports in accordance with FAA regulations and company standards.
  • Complete entries in maintenance software systems, including work packages, removals, installations and aircraft status updates.
  • Maintain regular communication with the Lead Mechanic and other operational personnel to ensure timely task completion.
  • Manage parts inventory and recommend adjustments when necessary.
  • Maintain and track calibration of company issued tools.
  • Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required.
  • FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a certified aircraft mechanic.
  • Strong communication skills and basic computer proficiency.
  • Ability to pass a physical exam, functional capacity assessment that includes lifting up to 100 lbs, drug screening and background check.

Additional Requirements for Roving Maintenance Technicians

  • Sheet metal repair and or avionics troubleshooting experience.
  • Ability to travel frequently, including with short notice.
  • Ability to work night shifts based on maintenance needs.

Compensation and Benefits

The client offers a competitive total rewards package that may include:

  • Competitive pay
  • Shift bonuses and incentives
  • Annual safety bonus
  • Annual employee bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Sign on bonus up to $15000

Schedule and Location

  • Seven days on and seven days off schedule
  • Candidates must live within one hour or 60 miles of the base
  • Travel between bases may be required

Core Competencies

  • Safety
  • Efficiency
  • Quality
  • Service

About the Work

For more than 40 years, the client has supported critical air medical missions across the United States through advanced aircraft technology, rigorous training programs and a strong commitment to safety. Their organization maintains one of the most respected safety records in the industry and continues to lead the way in aviation maintenance best practices.

Disclaimer

The above statements reflect the general nature and responsibilities of the position. They are not intended to list every duty, skill or qualification required.

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