For over 65 years, Columbia Helicopters have been a trusted provider of heavy-lift helicopter services. We create new aircraft, fly heavy-lift helicopters around the world, and provide maintenance support to ensure you are mission-ready for critical operations.  If you are passionate about aviation, join our Columbia Family!

The Field Mechanic - Avionics Electrician is a critical member of the maintenance team, responsible for supporting the maintenance and repair of large helicopters, their components, and required ground support equipment. This role combines hands-on troubleshooting and repair of aircraft electrical and avionics systems with strict adherence to company maintenance procedures and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs). The position requires specialized avionics expertise to identify airworthiness issues, perform inspections, and promptly report discrepancies to the immediate supervisor. Success in this role demands a detail-oriented, safety-focused professional with a strong understanding of aviation maintenance standards and regulatory compliance.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Maintaining the aircraft to ensure airworthy condition.
• All work is performed in a safe and approved manner.
• Ensuring that all log books and forms recording the work performed are accurate and are maintained to FAA and CHI standards.
• Gaining access to all portions of aircraft for maintenance and inspection purposes.
• Give on the job training to other employees.
• Performing maintenance on ground support equipment.
• Driving company vehicles.
• Crawling under, working overhead, and climbing onto the top of the helicopter.
• Lifting aircraft components and support equipment.
• Job location may be North America or an Overseas locations
• This job is an even time rotation schedule
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant License, valid driver’s license and able to receive DOT certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of aircraft electrical / avionics experience, preferably on BV 107-II and/or BV 234 type aircraft
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have thorough knowledge of aircraft electrical & avionics systems.
• Must be proficient with aircraft wiring diagrams & maintenance manuals.
• Be familiar with FAR part 135 maintenance program requirements (CAMP).
• Be familiar with FAR part 43 Major/Minor determination repair criteria.
• Must have knowledge of FAR Part 91.411, 91.413 & FAR Part 43 Appendix E & F
• Proficient with the use and care of specialized tooling & test equipment such as the IFR 4000 / 6000 test sets, multi-meters, meggers, bird watt meter, Transponder test sets, ADSB Test set, FDR/CVR download equipment, flight following software, wire repair & termination tooling, wire & wire harness replacement, & etc.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, create focus in areas of poor scope definition or where there are issues, and be solution oriented but committed to consistency and process
• Ability to work under minimal direction while keeping within the limitations of designated authorities and abilities while frequently exercising regular use of good judgment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)