Job title: Aircraft Mechanic - AW139
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Maintenance
Functional Expertise: Aircraft Fitter Aircraft Mechanic
Salary type: Annual
Location: Westmoreland County, PA
Job published: 2026-05-21
Job ID: 47527
Contact name: Billy McDougall
Phone number: +441412642353
Contact email: billy@volantesrecruitment.com

Job Description

Aircraft Mechanic - AW139

Location: Latrobe, Pennsylvania – Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
Employment Type: Permanent / Staff
Licence: FAA A&P Preferred (Not Mandatory)
Right to Work: Must have the legal right to work in the United States of America

The Opportunity

Volantes Technical Recruitment is currently seeking experienced Leonardo AW139 Helicopter Mechanics for a permanent opportunity based in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy FAA Part 145 maintenance environment supporting heavy maintenance, inspections, and completions activity on the AW139 platform. With a strong pipeline of forecasted work, we are looking to speak with experienced rotary mechanics who are confident working within a fast-paced MRO setting.

The Role

You will play a key role in carrying out maintenance, inspections, and repair activity on Leonardo AW139 helicopters, working alongside a skilled team of mechanics, avionics technicians, sheet metal specialists, and composites personnel.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform routine and heavy maintenance on Leonardo AW139 helicopters
  • Conduct scheduled and unscheduled inspections, including major phase and 4-Year Inspections
  • Carry out maintenance in accordance with maintenance manuals, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, service letters, and applicable FAA regulations
  • Support pre and post maintenance check flight activity
  • Conduct flight line operations including ground runs and leak checks
  • Perform Track & Balance procedures
  • Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary FAA Part 145 environment
  • Occasional off-site maintenance activity may be required

Requirements

Essential

  • Demonstrated hands-on experience maintaining and inspecting Leonardo AW139 helicopters
  • Strong background in helicopter heavy maintenance and scheduled inspection activity
  • Ability to work in line with FAA regulatory standards and approved maintenance data

Preferred

  • FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) licence
  • Additional experience across Leonardo, Airbus, or Bell helicopter platforms

Mandatory

  • Must have the legal right to work in the United States of America

What’s on Offer

  • Long-term permanent opportunity within a growing helicopter maintenance environment
  • Exposure to high-profile AW139 maintenance and inspection programmes
  • Collaborative and technically focused team environment
  • Potential opportunities for additional OEM training courses
  • Competitive salary and package available