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Billings Flying Service (BFS) is a solutions provider for the aviation industry, specializing inCH-47 aerial firefightingandheavy lift services. Leveraging 35+ years of experience with fixed wing and rotorcraft, BFS is positioned to solve the most difficult aviation problems.
Since 1997, BFS has operated fire-fighting helicopters across the world, including Chile, Indonesia, and the United States. The BFS fleet of seven CH-47Ds, one UH-60A, are capable of fighting wildfires by either bucket or tank. Aircraft are supported through BFSs FAA 145 repair station and talented staff.
BFS owns and operates a FAA 145, AS9110, and Boeing certified maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility for the CH-47 Chinook. Established in 2019, the MRO facility supports the BFS Chinook fleet, commercial CH-47 customers, the United States military, and foreign militaries. The facility focuses on CH-47 drivetrain, dynamics, hydraulics, actuation, and flight controls.
Job Requirements:
*Maintaining a close liaison with the Crew Supervisor to provide current status of aircraft maintenance activity and planning for up-coming maintenance events
* Performing and documenting maintenance and alterations of aircraft airframe, engines, and appliances in accordance with the procedures published in the BFS MPM, approved Inspection Program, manufacturer's maintenance manuals and associated service documentation, acceptable and approved data as applicable, and 14 CFR regulations.
* Ensuring Company aircraft are maintained in accordance with the Airworthiness Standards prescribed by the applicable 14 CFR regulations.
* Ensuring aircraft discrepancies are accurately documented and addressed while aircraft are in revenue service and during major inspection events
* Ensuring all aircraft maintenance records and associated documents include all BFS forms and AIP checklists. equipment manufacturer's forms and checklists, and parts approval documents are completed, processed and maintained in accordance with the BFS MPM SOP, applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, and company policies.
* Possessing a thorough knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations, the Maintenance Procedures Manual, the Operations Manual, Operations Specifications, and other pertinent information.
*Ensuring all company and personally owned calibrated tools are within calibration time limits when used
* Maintaining Company owned local Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
* Making sure assigned field support trailer is clean and properly maintained and spare parts inventory is accurate and updated on a regular basis
* Ensuring support trailer generators are frequently serviced and proper maintenance intervals are compiled with
* Completing annual training in substance abuse and proper use of the BFS Handbook
* Ensuring all schedule changes or work shift changes are approved by Crew Supervisor
* Ensuring two-week minimum requirement for notice of time off is complied with
* Removing aircraft from service when the aircraft is deemed not airworthy
* Removing any suspect or unapproved aircraft components and parts from inventory and segregating such parts to ensure they are installed on company aircraft
* Returning aircraft to service after the performance of maintenance or an alternation in accordance with theMPM SOP policy and procedures and applicable 14 CFR regulations
* Performing other duties as assigned
Requirements
A&P License
USFS carded
Must be able to read and write English.
A&P License
USFS carded
Must pass airport security background checks and travel for work as required.
Must have Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must have a Current Valid Drivers License.
Must have a current valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant License.
Frequently be required to stand, walk, continually utilize hand, and finger dexterity, climb, balance, bend, or crawl, occasionally from heights in precarious places.
Frequently lift / push / carry items up to 50 pounds.
Awareness that he / she will be working near and around moving mechanical parts, around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals and exposure to loud noises.
Ability to operate equipment and read technical information.
Exposure to weather conditions outside as well as non-weather conditions such as extreme heat or cold.
Benefits
- Full time employment with competitive compensation based on experience and credentials. Medical, dental and vision insurance. 401K with up to 4% company match.
Billings Flying Service
