Aircraft Mechanic
About The Position
Services, maintains and repairs aircraft used in aerial mosquito control program in Jefferson County. Duties & Responsibilities Essential Job Functions: Services and repairs aircrafts used by the Jefferson County Mosquito Control Department; performs routine preventative maintenance; confers with pilots regarding problems with aircraft. Performs authorized inspections of aircraft at required intervals. Services aircraft spray equipment; calibrates spray systems; inspects chemical filters weekly; dismantles, cleans, and reassembles spray systems. Prepares aircraft for spraying operations; cleans and shuts down equipment after spraying. Maintains inventory of aircraft supplies and parts used regularly; locates, orders and picks up parts as needed. Submits monthly reports; assists with maintenance of aircraft facilities and loading systems. Completes all forms, logs and records required by insurance company, F.A.A., E.P.A. and other agencies. Obtains annual recertification for Inspection Authorization’s License; stays current with aircraft laws and maintenance procedures. Attends annual refresher courses in chemical handling procedures; aircraft safety operations; drivers safety course. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Other Job Functions : Performs other job related duties, as directed. NOTE: The above describes the general nature and level of work being performed by employees holding this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required nor are all duties listed necessarily performed by any one employee so classified.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Mechanical and technical skills and knowledge obtained by specialized training in aircraft mechanics or aeronautics
- Minimum of 5 years of related job experience and on-the-job training in aerial application aircraft systems
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to read and understand technical repair and installation manuals
- Math calculation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Interpersonal skills necessary to interact and cooperate with co-workers and deal effectively with vendors and suppliers
- Analytical skills
- Valid Texas Drivers License
- Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic License required
Nice To Haves
- Inspection Authorization Inspector’s License preferred
Responsibilities
- Services and repairs aircrafts used by the Jefferson County Mosquito Control Department
- Performs routine preventative maintenance
- Confers with pilots regarding problems with aircraft
- Performs authorized inspections of aircraft at required intervals
- Services aircraft spray equipment
- Calibrates spray systems
- Inspects chemical filters weekly
- Dismantles, cleans, and reassembles spray systems
- Prepares aircraft for spraying operations
- Cleans and shuts down equipment after spraying
- Maintains inventory of aircraft supplies and parts used regularly
- Locates, orders and picks up parts as needed
- Submits monthly reports
- Assists with maintenance of aircraft facilities and loading systems
- Completes all forms, logs and records required by insurance company, F.A.A., E.P.A. and other agencies
- Obtains annual recertification for Inspection Authorization’s License
- Stays current with aircraft laws and maintenance procedures
- Attends annual refresher courses in chemical handling procedures, aircraft safety operations, and drivers safety course
- Performs other job related duties, as directed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
