Bristow Group, Inc

135 Aviation Maintenance Technician - 14x14 - Houma, LA

Bristow Group, Inc$66K — $95K *
Houma, LA 70364In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
  • Minimum three years of turbine rotorcraft experience
  • Proficient in aircraft maintenance, inspection, and repair
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Sound judgment and objectivity in decision-making
  • Extensive knowledge of all aircraft mechanical systems functions

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with Lead AMT on aircraft status and discrepancies
  • Perform inspection, maintenance, and repair on rotor-wing aircraft
  • Plan and schedule maintenance activities for GoA 135 aircraft
  • Communicate with pilots and crews for safe operations
  • Maintain a safe and clean field base environment
  • Ensure all maintenance actions meet documentation and compliance standards
  • Manage inventory and parts requisitions effectively

Benefits

  • Hourly pay range of $32.00–$46.00 USD DOE
  • Daily per diem of $50.00 while on hitch
  • $10,000 Pilot & AMT referral bonus
  • Relocation assistance up to $12,000
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental
  • Paid parental leave and premium benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education
  • Overtime available for increased earnings
  • International travel opportunities
  • 14x14 rotating schedule for work-life balance
Full Job Description

Job Description:

Your Next Big Career Move Starts Here!

• 💵 Hourly Pay Range:$32.00–$46.00 USD DOE

• 🍽️ Daily Per Diem – $50.00 per day (approximately $9,125 per year) while on hitch; tax free
• 💰 $10,000 Pilot & AMT Referral Bonus – Earn big when you refer top talent

🚚 U.S. Relocation Assistance: Up to $12,000 to support your move

• 💼 Comprehensive Benefits Package – Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) & more
• 👶 Paid Parental Leave + Additional Premium Benefits

• 🎓 Tuition Reimbursement – Invest in your future on us
• ⏱️ Overtime Available – Boost your earnings with extra hours
• ✈️ International Travel Opportunities – See the world while you work
• 🔄 14x14 Rotating Schedule – Built‑in work‑life balance that works for you

The A&P Field‑Based Helicopter Aviation Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring Bristow aircraft are maintained in a safe, airworthy, and mission‑ready condition in full compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, airworthiness directives, and Bristow Group maintenance policies and procedures.

Key Aircraft Types Supporting the Gulf Region:

Single-Engine Aircraft

  • AS350B2
  • A119


Light Twin-Engine Aircraft

  • A109E
  • EC135P2+

Medium-Class Aircraft

  • S76C++
  • AW139

Heavy-Class Aircraft

  • AW189
  • S92

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Maintain close coordination with the Lead Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) to provide continuous, accurate status of assigned rotor‑wing aircraft, including current discrepancies, upcoming 135‑scheduled maintenance, and anticipated downtime, in alignment with Bristow procedures and operational requirements.
  • Perform inspection, maintenance, modification, and repair of Bristow rotor‑wing aircraft—including airframe, dynamic components, engines, and associated systems—in accordance with Bristow’s approved manuals, manufacturer documentation, and all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (Part 135).
  • Plan, coordinate, and schedule maintenance activities for GoA 135 aircraft in collaboration with the Lead AMT, considering workflow, tooling, parts availability, operational tempo, and mission priority typical of Gulf of America offshore support operations.
  • Communicate directly with pilots and operational crews at each aircraft arrival and departure to ensure accurate exchange of status, discrepancies, and readiness information required for safe Part 135 operations.
  • Maintain the field base environment in compliance with Bristow’s safety, cleanliness, and housekeeping standards, ensuring a safe and mission‑ready work area for Gulf operations.
  • Assume full responsibility for each assigned aircraft, ensuring all maintenance actions are completed, documented, and returned to service per Bristow policy and FAA requirements.
  • Manage parts, materials, and inventory including submission of material requisitions, receipt of incoming parts, shipment of components to other GOA locations, and verification that all items meet Bristow inspection and traceability standards.
  • Maintain Ground Support Equipment (GSE) used at Gulf bases to Bristow standards, ensuring reliable support for daily offshore operations.
  • Complete and maintain all required aircraft records and maintenance documentation, including aircraft logs, company forms, technical entries, and documents required by 14 CFR Part 135, Bristow’s General Operations Manual, and company policy.
  • Inspect and verify all incoming parts and consumables immediately upon receipt, including removal of expired or shelf‑life items from inventory to maintain FAA compliance.
  • Request Secondary Maintenance Checks following maintenance, preventative maintenance, inspections, repairs, or alterations to ensure an additional layer of safety consistent with Bristow’s culture and manual guidance.
  • Maintain all calibrated tools, both company‑owned and personally owned, in accordance with Bristow’s calibrated tool tracking requirements for the assigned GOA base.
  • Perform other duties as assigned, supporting Bristow’s commitment to safe, reliable Part 135 rotor‑wing operations in the Gulf of America.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Possess sound judgment and objectivity in decision-making
  • Proficient in aircraft maintenance, inspection, and repair
  • A thorough knowledge of the General Operations Manual, Operations Specifications, and other pertinent information
  • Extensive knowledge of all aircraft mechanical systems functions and interactions

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must possess a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
  • Must possess a minimum of three (3) years’ turbine rotorcraft experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Walking, standing, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, kneeling, squatting for extended periods of time
  • Climbing heights on various equipment
  • Lifting up to 20 or more pounds
  • Must have sufficient vision and ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position
  • Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment when required

About Bristow Group, Inc

Bristow Group Inc. is an American industrial aviation service provider based in Houston, Texas. The company provides helicopter services to the offshore energy industry and search-and-rescue (SAR) services, and also performs helicopter maintenance and repair services. Bristow has customers in the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. The company was founded in 1955 and has grown through a series of mergers and acquisitions. Bristow has a fleet of over 300 aircraft and operates in over 10 countries.
Learn more about Bristow Group, Inc
Size
2,916 employees
Market Cap
$698.5 million
Industry
Net Income
-$20.7 million
Founded
1955
5 Year Trend
+36.8%
Revenue
$941.7 million
NASDAQ

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