A&P Mechanic - Kauai, Hawaii

Island Helicopters Kauai, Inc. is seeking an experienced A&P Mechanic to provide aircraft maintenance on the island of Kauai. Qualified applicants interested in working with Island Helicopters’ fleet of Airbus AS-350 (AStar) aircraft out of their new hangar facility at the Lihue Heliport, are encouraged to apply.

The A&P Mechanic Position Responsibilities:

• Performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on company’s fleet of aircrafts.
• Have exceptional communication skills with operations, pilots and maintenance team members.
• Comply with FAA and Island Helicopters’ policies, procedures, expectations and regulations.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 65 pounds without assistance.
• Perform high quality maintenance by use of proper procedures, tools, communication, documentation, and skills.
• Keep facilities, equipment, and aircraft in clean and orderly condition.
• Ability to use reference materials such as manufacturer and maintenance manuals, and technical documentation.
• Responsible for keeping records of maintenance performed, adhering to FAA and company, regulations, policy and procedures (including Part 135).

• Possess a valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
• Experience maintaining AS350-B2 helicopters is preferred.
• Schedule consists of mainly day shifts but must have the ability to work on occasional evenings.
• Willing and able to work some holidays and weekends.
• Ability to work independently or in a collaborative team environment.
• Must currently live on, or be able to relocate to the island of Kauai (relocation/housing assistance available)
• Must be a United States citizen or have valid permission to work in the U.S.
• Drug test and background check are required.

Job Type: Full-time

Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Recommended experience: AS350 experience preferred

Required License or Certification: FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License

About Island Helicopters Kauai, Inc.

Providing deluxe helicopter tours from the Lihue Airport for 40+ years, Island Helicopters Kauai, Inc. is the only company that is permitted to offer guests the unique opportunity of landing at Hawaii's most famous waterfall, Jurassic Falls. Island Helicopters has been locally owned and operated since 1980 and specializes in providing personalized tours for the independent traveler, families, and groups of all sizes. Office hours are typically 7:00am - 5:30pm seven days a week with a headquarters, retail outlet, and newly constructed maintenance facility at the Lihue Heliport on the island of Kauai.