Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
AM
Air Methods
Aviation Maintenance Technician 135
Career Insights for Aircraft / A & P Mechanic
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Colorado data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
An Aircraft or A & P Mechanic maintains and repairs different types of aircraft such as planes, jets or helicopters. Provides scheduled maintenance and inspections. May specialize in working on the frame, engine, electrical systems or other parts of an aircraft, or specialize in certain types of aircraft.
$80,436 / year median in Colorado
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary This will be at the Watkins Training Facility working on various aircraft supporting the training of Air Methods pilots. Responsible for performing maintenance, repairs, inspections, and alterations of Company operated aircraft and articles as assigned in accordance with Air Methods' policies and procedures. Ensures company operational goals and objectives are met, while guaranteeing all aircraft maintenance documentation is executed in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, company policies and procedures, and applicable maintenance manuals. Watkins is a small unincorporated town and census-designated place (CDP) located in both Adams and Arapahoe counties on Colorado's eastern plains. It's part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood metropolitan area and offers a rural lifestyle within commuting distance of the Denver metro area. Some key facts about
Watkins:
Population:
About 682 residents (2020 Census).Elevation:
Approximately 5,525 feet (1,684 m) above sea level.History:
Originally called Box Elder , the community was renamed after cattleman L. A. Watkins . It briefly incorporated as a town from 2004 to 2006 before returning to unincorporated status.Setting:
Watkins sits along Interstate 70 , about 20-25 miles east of downtown Denver, offering wide-open prairie views while remaining close to urban amenities.Notable feature:
The nearby Colorado Air and Space Port (formerly Front Range Airport) serves private aviation, aerospace testing, and commercial space transportation activities. Nearby towns and cities Within about 15 miles: Aurora- about 10-12 miles west Bennett
- about 9-10 miles east Strasburg
- about 17 miles east Commerce City
- about 15 miles northwest Parker
- about 16 miles south Within 20-30 miles: Denver Brighton Englewood Littleton Castle Rock Elizabeth Watkins appeals to people looking for: Large lots or acreage Horse properties and rural living Easy access to both Denver International Airport (about 20-25 minutes) and the Denver metro area A quieter, small-community atmosphere while remaining close to employment centers in Aurora and Denver.
- 50% Periodic travel in support of Part 135 operations and company objectives will be expected.