Helicopter Mechanic Indiana

Helicopter mechanics keep hurricane search and rescue efforts in the air.

Local Companies

Miller Aviation
877-314-5885
661 W 100 N
Portland, IN
Travel Management Company
574-264-5083
2101 Coutry Road, 6 West
Elkhart, IN
Fleming & Associates Inc
(317) 631-4605
1060 N Capitol Ave
Indianapolis, IN
L & E Engineering Co Inc
(317) 884-0017
254 N Graham Rd
Greenwood, IN
Avon Aero Supply Inc
(317) 745-6600
2001 E Main St
Danville, IN
Air USA Inc
(317) 216-1070
8962 Crawfordsville Rd
Indianapolis, IN
Indiana Aircraft Hardware
(317) 485-6500
221 Main St
Fortville, IN
Patrick Industries Inc
(574) 522-1500
28163 County Road 20
Elkhart, IN
Bailey's Propeller Parts Sales
(812) 948-7794
4211 Danny Dr
New Albany, IN
Airgo Industries Inc
(812) 967-6016
5703 E Old Pekin Rd
Pekin, IN

Technically Speaking: Helicopter Mechanics Keep It in the Air
by Emily Kerr

During hurricane Katrina, countless victims were lifted to safety by helicopter search-and-rescue teams. Helicopter mechanics are responsible for keeping such aircraft in top-notch condition.

What Helicopter Mechanics Do

In addition to completing routine inspections required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), helicopter mechanics perform a number of significant functions. Some of these include:

• diagnosing and troubleshooting systems for malfunctions
• assisting in removal and replacement of engines
• replacement of parts
• testing and replacing airframe and fuselage component

What You Learn at Helicopter Mechanics School

While many helicopter mechanics received their training in the military, most obtained their education at a helicopter mechanic school. There are approximately 200 aviation mechanic trade schools certified by the FAA in the United States. While enrolled at one of these institutions, you can expect to learn:

• materials, methods, tools and standard practices of the aircraft mechanic trade
• models of helicopters to be maintained
• safety procedures for aircraft maintenance
• math
• physics
• chemistry
• electronics
• mechanical drawing

In order to become a helicopter mechanic, the FAA requires 1900 class hours, so most helicopter mechanic school programs run 24 to 30 months.

Job Outlook for Helicopter Mechanics

The job outlook for helicopter mechanics remains excellent, with strong competition for the best paying jobs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, helicopter mechanics in the United States make a mean annual salary of nearly $50,000.

Sources
Phoenix Job Description Helicopter Mechanic
U.S. Department of Labor

About the Author
Emily Kerr is a technical training programs columnist who has written and published nearly 450 articles on everything from baking bread to flying helicopters. She does bake bread. She doesn't fly. Yet.

Featured Local Company

Miller Aviation

877-314-5885
661 W 100 N
Portland, IN

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