Technical Support Representative, U.S. Army - Flight School Next
About this role
Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Fort Rucker, AL 36362-5109Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 SalaryJob Shift: DayRole Title: Technical Support Representative, U.S. Army - Flight School Next
Permanent Location: Fort Rucker, Alabama, embedded with the U.S. Army Flight School Next (FSN) M1 Team
Reporting To: Site Manager, U.S. Army - Flight School Next
Initial Hybrid Location (1st 6 Months): Robinson Helicopter Company Headquarters, Torrance, California.
Reporting To: VP, Customer Success
Travel: Permanent - Up to 25%, as required / 1st 6 Months - Up to 75%
Range: $100,000-$120,000 (Dependent on Experience and Qualifications)
Position Summary
The Technical Support Representative serves as Robinson Helicopter Company’s (RHC) on-site technical expert supporting the U.S. Army Flight School Next (FSN) program at Fort Rucker, Alabama. Embedded directly alongside the M1 Team maintenance personnel to assist with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of the FSN fleet, providing hands-on troubleshooting, airworthiness guidance, and technical liaison back to RHC engineering and product support to keep aircraft safe, serviceable, and mission ready.
The ideal candidate is an experienced rotary-wing maintenance professional with strong Robinson helicopter knowledge, A&P credentials, and the ability to diagnose and assist the M1 Team to resolve complex maintenance issues in a fast-paced flight training environment. This role will not operate with sign off authority of the M1 Team fleet, but will provide functional responsibility, maintenance education, train-the-trainer tasks, and appropriate assistance as needed.
Essential Job Functions
Maintenance & Technical Support
Provide hands-on technical support to M1 Team maintenance personnel for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on the FSN fleet.
Troubleshoot and diagnose airframe, powerplant, and systems discrepancies to return aircraft to service.
Provide airworthiness and maintenance guidance in accordance with RHC technical data, maintenance manuals, and applicable regulations.
Escalate complex technical issues to RHC Site Manager, Engineering, and Product support teams.
Aircraft Availability & Mission Readiness
Serve as the RHC primary on-site technical point of contact for FSN maintenance.
Support rapid resolution of Aircraft on Ground (AOG) and unscheduled maintenance events.
Ensure aircraft remain serviceable and available to meet the flight training schedule.
Support maintenance readiness reviews and fleet health assessments.
Technical Guidance & Continuous Improvement
Advise on inspection findings, service bulletins, and mandatory maintenance actions.
Recommend operational or maintenance changes that improve reliability, cost of operation, and safety.
Coordinate with the RHC Fleet Sustainment & Spares Coordinator on parts required to complete maintenance actions.
Monitor recurring discrepancies and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Documentation & Reporting
Ensure maintenance actions are accurately documented per RHC and program requirements.
Record technical incidents, resolutions, and corrective actions in RHC systems.
Prepare technical reports, status updates, and briefings for the RHC Site Manager.
Support configuration management, airworthiness records, and compliance requirements.
Training & Knowledge Transfer
Provide technical guidance and on-the-job mentoring to M1 Team maintenance personnel.
Develop and deliver technical instruction, maintenance tips, and reference materials.
Conduct technical demonstrations and workshops as needed.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Coordinate with RHC engineering, product support, supply chain, and the Site Manager.
Participate in technical reviews, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning.
Support fielding, induction, and sustainment activities at Fort Rucker.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications
FAA Mechanic certificate with Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) ratings required.
10+ years of aircraft maintenance, technical support, or field service experience.
Minimum 5 years experience maintaining Robinson helicopters strongly preferred.
Current or previous Inspection Authorization (IA), or foreign equivalent, preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, aviation maintenance, or related field a plus; equivalent experience and Technical College / Associate degrees may be considered.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot airframe, powerplant, and integrated aircraft systems.
Experience supporting Department of Defense, Federal Government, or Aerospace customers preferred.
Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to work directly alongside customer maintenance teams.
Ability to work independently and within a cross-functional team in a hangar and flight line environment.
Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, Atlassian Jira, and Adobe Acrobat software suites.
Self-starter requiring minimal supervision, with strong organization and risk management skills.
Must be able to work onsite at Fort Rucker, including hangar and flight line environments. Work hours are assigned by business needs Monday through Friday; occasional weekend work may be required based on maintenance and operational demand.
Ability to travel as required.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Possess current passport.
Company at a glance
Robinson Helicopter Company was founded in 1973 by Frank Robinson, whose
vision was to produce the world’s highest quality, most reliable helicopters in the most efficient, cost effective way possible. Robinson introduced the two-place piston powered R22 in 1979. The affordable, personal-type design quickly made helicopter ownership accessible to a broader audience and changed the face of general aviation. Today, the company’s top sellers are its R44 and R66 helicopters, respectively. To date, Robinson Helicopter Company has produced more than 13,000 helicopters.
Robinson puts great emphasis on research and development, continually making
improvements and offering new technology. Among its latest introductions are a cargo hook for the R66 and an autopilot designed specifically for helicopters.
Robinson manufactures, assembles, inspects, and flight tests all of its helicopters at its Torrance, California factory. To ensure the highest quality and to maximize efficiency, the company manufactures a large percentage of parts in house and
employs a highly skilled workforce. Robinson also offers monthly pilot safety and maintenance courses at the factory that attract a global audience.
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