Do you have experience troubleshooting airframe, engine, and electrical systems; replacing engines, and transmissions? Do you possess a current FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate with no enforcement actions pending? Are you able to lift up to 70 pounds repeatedly? Do you have experience with Bell 206 series aircraft? Do you have three years of experience on Turbine powered helicopters? If you said yes to all of these questions, we’d like to hear from you!

For over a century, Wilbur-Ellis has experienced success and growth in marketing and distributing agricultural products and services. Join us and grow your career with a strong and profitable industry leader offering competitive compensation, tremendous growth and development opportunities, and a people-first work environment. Come grow with us!

General Purpose and Scope of Position:

Wilbur-Ellis is seeking an experienced A&P Helicopter Mechanic. A successful candidate will be expected to perform all facets of daily, scheduled, and unscheduled maintenance on the company fleet. They will be troubleshooting airframe, engine, and electrical systems; replacing engines, transmissions, and other components as necessary. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Some overtime may be required.

Key Skills and Abilities Include:

• Possess current FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate (A&P) with no enforcement action(s) pending
• Experience with Bell 206 series aircraft (preferred)
• Three years experience on Turbine powered helicopters (preferred)
• Able to understand and properly use aircraft manuals
• Able to use calibrated, hand, and specialized tools
• Ability to sign off logbooks and record component entries IAW FAA CFR’s
• Knowledge and skills in computer-based maintenance software
• Maintenance planning and scheduling skills
• Ability to troubleshoot discrepancies and apply corrective actions to maintain the airworthiness of the aircraft
• May require some travel
• Additional training may be required

Key Personal Attributes Include:

• Maintain a neat appearance and convey professionalism with customers
• Maintain all licenses to comply with regulatory agencies
• Willingness to work as a team and assume any task when requested
• Possess quality decision making capability and mental alertness to ensure safety
• Must be reliable and punctual when reporting to work
• Able to lift and carry 70 pounds repeatedly
• Able to work in varying conditions, stand for long periods of time, fit in tight spaces, climb aircraft and support stands, fly on-board company aircraft when necessary
• Willingness to work weekends, on-call, and overtime during busy periods

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:

• Remove and install aircraft subsystem assemblies and components such as engines, rotors, transmissions, mechanical flight controls, and associated components
• Apply technical expertise to solve problems by interpreting technical documentation such as aircraft Technical Manuals, Maintenance Information, and Action Messages
• Service and lubricate aircraft components and subsystems
• Perform scheduled inspections and assist in performing special inspections
• Perform maintenance operation checks and diagnose and troubleshoot aircraft systems using special tools and test equipment as required
• Recommends revisions to maintenance procedures to improve efficiency and ensure quality workmanship

Compensation and Benefits:

• In compliance with all states and cities that require transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $24 - $37 per hour. Note that wages may vary based on location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits.

If you are currently a Wilbur-Ellis employee, please notify your Manager before applying for this position. Thank you!

COMPANY CULTURE

Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed, specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people

Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry’s best workforce

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

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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)