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.
Posted 11/2025
Job Description
Job Summary
5 State Helicopters has immediate openings for
UH-60 USFS
Carded Blackhawk Mechanics.
This position includes both Hangar and Field Maintenance and is a seasonal position. Full-time positions will be offered to the right candidate. Competitive hourly rates, paid overtime, travel per diem, and airline travel.
This position requires the ability to conduct maintenance during active fire seasons on a 12/12 (12 days on / 12 days off), 12/4 (12 days on / 4 days off), or a 12/2 (12 days on / 2 days off) shift in remote field locations for the duration of fire season (typically April - September)
Requirements
If you are interested in joining 5 State Helicopters, you will need to possess the following:
FAA Airframe and Powerplant license
Knowledge of FARs - 91, 133, a plus. Knowledge, experience, and training in any of the following platforms are preferred: Sikorsky UH-60, S58T, or BK117.
Ability and/or willingness to work days, nights, weekends, scheduled days off, and on-call during busy periods.
Travel required.
Pre-employment drug screening is required, as well as ongoing random testing.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic team setting while maintaining good working relationships with staff, peers, and management.
Required Skills/Experience:
Documented evidence of maintaining a UH-60 within the previous 10 years
At least 18 months out of the last 24 months must have been actively engaged in helicopter maintenance
At least 12 months of experience as an A&P mechanic maintaining helicopters
At least 12 months of experience maintaining a UH-60
At least 3 months of experience as an A&P within the past 2 years
At least 1 full season of experience under "field" conditions within the previous 10 years
At least 3 months of experience maintaining a helicopter away from an operator's principal base of operations
Ability to obtain a USFS / interagency mechanic card
Benefits
Competitive pay
Paid vacation, and holidays for full time employees
Medical, dental, and vision
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