**Location:** Avera McKennan Hospital **Worker Type:** Regular **Work Shift:** Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America) **Pay Range:** _The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience._ $31.75 - $48.00 **Position Highlights** Varied Shifts; 80hrs/2wks + **Flexible work life balance!** + **Aircraft fleet is made up of top equipment with a commitment to keeping the fleet updated and refurbished.** + **Firm Financial commitment to parts and inventory.** **You Belong at Avera** **Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.** **A Brief Overview** The nature of the air-medical mission requires that the Helicopter Mechanic have the aircraft mission ready so as to be able to move a specialty care transport team and patient safely and expeditiously. Is responsible for performing aircraft maintenance (daily, scheduled, and unscheduled) inspections. Will be responsible for maintaining the aviation facilities (helipad/hangar). The Mechanic must consistently project a positive image of the institution when dealing with the FAA, physicians, patients, employees, and the public. The Mechanic is responsible for the overall safe and efficient conduct of maintenance on the aircraft. Must have a good working knowledge of the company Operational Manual, Federal Aviation Regulations, Operations Specifications, Aircraft Flight Manual, Aircraft Maintenance Manual, and any other documents pertinent to Careflight specific aircraft. Will be required to travel to all Careflight bases/locations and work on all Careflight aircraft at the discretion of leadership. **What you will do** + Maintains maintenance manuals, logbooks, and inspections items in accordance with MRIS, LLC and Organization’s procedures and policies. + Ensures that all maintenance operations are conducted safely and in compliance with all FAR’S, operations specifications, and Avera's policies/procedures. + Consults with the leader in solving operational problems and procedures. + Responsible and accountable for the ongoing maintenance of the flight program in compliance with established safety/quality standards, goals and objectives. + Coordinates with the leader the timely correction of mechanical irregularities and discrepancies and scheduled maintenance. + Attends program meetings and training. **Essential Qualifications** The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. **Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:** + Airframe & Powerplant Inspection - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Current Airframe and Powerplant Certificate from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Upon Hire + 1-3 years experience as an aircraft technician for a Part 121 or Part 135 operation as referenced in resume. **Expectations and Standards** + Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. + Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. + Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. + Maintain confidentiality. + Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. + Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. **Benefits You Need & Then Some** Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future. + PTO front-loaded for eligible hires + Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan + Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement + Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship _Avera is an Equal_ _Opportunity/Affirmative_ _Action Employer_ _Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual_ _Orientation/Gender Identity. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to_ _talent@avera.org_ _._ At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward. The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444. Additional Notices: For TTY, dial 711 Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.