Aircraft Maintenance Technician II
About The Position
Collier Mosquito Control District is seeking a motivated and experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technician (rotor or fixed wing) to join their aviation team. This role is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of rotorcraft airframes, powerplants, and specialized pesticide application systems, ensuring aircraft are safe, reliable, and mission-ready. The work supports aerial mosquito control operations and contributes to innovative, environmentally responsible strategies serving the community. The Aircraft Maintenance Technician I plays a critical role in keeping the District’s aviation operations safe, reliable, and mission-ready. This position is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing District aircraft, including airframes, powerplants, and specialized pesticide application systems. The work you do directly supports public health by ensuring aircraft are operated safely and effectively in mosquito control operations. This role requires hands-on technical expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and teamwork.
Requirements
- A strong commitment to aircraft safety, quality maintenance, and regulatory compliance.
- Hands-on experience inspecting, servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing aircraft systems.
- The ability to work independently while collaborating with pilots, technicians, and supervisors.
- Comfort working in a hangar and field environments, including variable weather conditions.
- Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and respond to off-site maintenance needs when required.
- Professional communication skills.
- Reliability, accountability, and regular on-site attendance.
- Ability to pass the Core and Public Health exams within six months of hire and maintain certification through continuing education.
- Proficiency using computerized technical manuals and FAA regulatory programs.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to supply your own basic hand tools.
- Willingness to attend factory or specialized training, including occasional out-of-state travel.
- Frequent handling of pesticides and fieldwork in remote areas in the hot and humid environment of Southwest Florida with exposure to biting insects and hazardous wildlife as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificates
- At least 30 months of aircraft maintenance experience with the ability to obtain A&P certification within two years of hire
- Experience with pesticide application systems, fabrication, welding, painting, or custom tooling is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing rotorcraft airframes, powerplants, and specialized pesticide application systems.
- Ensuring aircraft are safe, reliable, and mission-ready.
- Supporting aerial mosquito control operations.
- Contributing to innovative, environmentally responsible strategies that serve the community.
- Working closely with colleagues across Operations, Research, Finance, and Administration.
- Participating in maintenance and test flights.
- Handling pesticides and performing fieldwork in remote areas.
- Responding to off-site maintenance needs.
- Interacting courteously with the public.
Benefits
- health, vision and dental insurance
- 457 matching
- participation in the Florida Retirement System
- paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- short- and long-term disability coverage
- voluntary life insurance
- continued education assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
