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A&P Mechanic, Rotary Wing & FAA Compliance

62K–104K
Onsite · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Posted August 14, 2026
full-time

Overview

FAA A&P License required with 3+ years civil helicopter maintenance experience and hands on heavy maintenance in a repair station. You will inspect, troubleshoot, and repair rotary-wing aircraft from multiple platforms including Bell, Airbus, Sikorsky, and MD at an FAA-certified repair station. This onsite Croydon role supports scheduled and unscheduled maintenance with a clear path to permanent hire. You will work on major avionics upgrades, engines, airframes, and components while maintaining safety and quality standards.

What You'll Do10

  • 1Build and perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs on helicopter platforms to ensure airworthiness upon completion
  • 2Design and execute heavy maintenance and component overhauls for AW139 and other platforms
  • 3Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and avionics issues and implement effective solutions
  • 4Document all work in compliance with FAA regulations and repair station manuals
  • 5Lead a clean, organized, and safe work environment
  • 6Coordinate with team leads to complete projects within required timelines
  • 7Maintain tools and parts, ensuring availability for scheduled maintenance
  • 8Assist in compliance checks and record-keeping for audits
  • 9Support a shift model with overtime when needed
  • 10Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in the repair station

Requirements10

  • 1Valid FAA A&P License
  • 23–5+ years of civilian helicopter maintenance experience or military rotary-wing maintenance experience
  • 3Hands-on experience performing inspections and heavy maintenance
  • 4Proven helicopter maintenance experience beyond crew chief or flightline support
  • 5Experience in a repair station or similar environment
  • 6Possession of own tools
  • 7Ability to pass compliance
  • 8AW139 experience ideally in a repair station environment
  • 9Experience across Airbus / Eurocopter, Bell, or Sikorsky platforms
  • 10Military candidates with documented heavy maintenance experience on rotary aircraft

Salary Insight

$62 - $104k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania

Required Skills

FAA A&P LicenseHelicopter MaintenanceHeavy MaintenanceRepair Station ExperienceOwn ToolsCompliance Documentation
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