AIRCRAFT MECHANIC - 42003285

State of Florida

13d • $63,240 - $71,300

About The Position

This is a highly responsible technical position requiring a skilled aircraft mechanic who holds a current Airframe and Powerplant License. Certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorizes maintenance and repair on modern sophisticated aircraft and turbine powered helicopters. Performs maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding and alterations on assigned reciprocating engine aircraft and turbine engine helicopters as prescribed by applicable Federal Aviation Regulations; performs scheduled inspections on assigned aircraft; research files for applicable airworthiness directives and complies with them using computers, microfiche and paper manuals. Completes necessary inspection forms and entries into logbooks and computer records; requests parts to be ordered in a timely manner. Maintains workspace in a safe, neat and orderly manner.

Coordinates with the supervisor and pilots in analyzing reported malfunctions of aircraft and assists or performs the necessary repairs or adjustments to these discrepancies.

Deploys to field locations as necessary to provide mechanical, fuel and helibase support to deployed aircraft. Performs routine and emergency maintenance and repairs to maintenance facilities and ground support equipment.

Assists with building and ground maintenance, administrative tasks, property inventory, etc., as needed.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Certification as an Aircraft Mechanic by the Federal Aviation Administration with Airframe and Powerplant Ratings.
• ALL POSITIONS WITHIN THIS CLASS REQUIRE POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER LICENSE.
• Occasional to moderate travel required.
• Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding and alterations on assigned reciprocating engine aircraft and turbine engine helicopters as prescribed by applicable Federal Aviation Regulations
• Performs scheduled inspections on assigned aircraft
• Researches files for applicable airworthiness directives and complies with them using computers, microfiche and paper manuals
• Completes necessary inspection forms and entries into logbooks and computer records
• Requests parts to be ordered in a timely manner
• Maintains workspace in a safe, neat and orderly manner
• Coordinates with the supervisor and pilots in analyzing reported malfunctions of aircraft and assists or performs the necessary repairs or adjustments to these discrepancies
• Deploys to field locations as necessary to provide mechanical, fuel and helibase support to deployed aircraft
• Performs routine and emergency maintenance and repairs to maintenance facilities and ground support equipment
• Assists with building and ground maintenance, administrative tasks, property inventory, etc., as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Annual Boot Allotment
• Annual Uniform Allotment
• Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Provided
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed