Aviation Technician

Alachua County Sheriff's Office•Sheriff's Admin Building, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Highly responsible technical position responsible for maintaining all assigned aircraft in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and manufacturers' recommendations. The Aviation Technician inspects and performs intermediate and limited depot level maintenance on aircraft turbine engines and components for the Aviation Unit. Removes, replaces, services, prepares, preserves, cleans, and stores engine assemblies or components. Disassembles, repairs, reassembles, adjusts, and diagnostically tests turbine engine systems, subsystems, and components according to directives. Assists in troubleshooting engines and rigging engine controls. Performs limited maintenance operational checks. Uses and performs user maintenance on common and special tools. Requisitions and maintains shop and bench stock for repair of aircraft engines. Prepares request for turn-ins and repair parts and engine components. Prepares forms and records related to skill. Diagnoses and troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft systems, aircraft engines, avionics, instruments, electric wiring harness, and their components. Participates in maintenance test flights as required. Evaluates maintenance operations and facilities for compliance with directives, technical manuals, work standards, safety procedures and operational policies. Performs maintenance trend analysis and applies production control, quality control and other maintenance management principles and procedures to aircraft engine maintenance and shop operations. Monitors requisition of parts, tools, and supplies. Works under the supervision of the Special Operations Division Commander. Performance is evaluated through meetings, observation, results obtained, and appropriate employee performance appraisals.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED Required
Helicopter maintenance experience within the last five (5) years
Four (4) or more years of experience maintaining turbine powered aircraft
Must be knowledgeable of FARs, General Operations Manual, Safety Program, and assigned aircraft maintenance manuals
Successful completion of any aviation or other related schools or training programs as determined by the agency
Must meet recent experience requirement of FAR 65.83
Any combination of education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities
FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate required
Current Airframe and Powerplant mechanics license issued by the Federal Aviation Administration
Current, valid Florida driver license
Able to use arms, hands, and legs to accomplish tasks
Able to sit, stand, and squat for extended periods
Able to climb with balance on and off aircraft
See and hear at a normal range or with accommodation
Speak, read, write, and understand English fluently
Ambulate independently
Lift/carry 50+ pounds
Manual dexterity
Drive a vehicle
Maintain harmonious and cooperative relations with the program members, other company members, and guests
Maintain confidentiality of information deemed confidential
Communicate effectively with all Aviation Unit Personnel
Effective oral and written communication skills
Have sound judgment and objectivity in decision-making
Have computer knowledge Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree or better Preferred
IA Certificate preferred
Factory or equivalent training on the assigned make and model aircraft OH-58/Bell 206

Responsibilities

Ensures aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition
Ensures aircraft, ground support equipment, and work areas are maintained to company standards of cleanliness and appearance
Ensures all required maintenance manuals and documents are in order
Ensures efficient scheduling of field maintenance
Ensures all maintenance records are accurate and in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR’s) and company policies
Ensures company maintenance records are submitted to the principal business office in a timely manner
Ensures program parts and supplies inventory is accurate and sufficient
Ensures accountability for all expendable items
Attends monthly company meetings
Attends program meetings
Attends Airborne Public Safety Association conferences and workshops, if applicable
Assists program marketing efforts
Performs other duties as assigned by the Special Operations Division Commander or the Aviation Commander
Inspects and performs intermediate and limited depot level maintenance on aircraft turbine engines and components
Removes, replaces, services, prepares, preserves, cleans, and stores engine assemblies or components
Disassembles, repairs, reassembles, adjusts, and diagnostically tests turbine engine systems, subsystems, and components
Assists in troubleshooting engines and rigging engine controls
Performs limited maintenance operational checks
Uses and performs user maintenance on common and special tools
Requisitions and maintains shop and bench stock for repair of aircraft engines
Prepares request for turn-ins and repair parts and engine components
Prepares forms and records related to skill
Diagnoses and troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft systems, aircraft engines, avionics, instruments, electric wiring harness, and their components
Participates in maintenance test flights as required
Evaluates maintenance operations and facilities for compliance with directives, technical manuals, work standards, safety procedures and operational policies
Performs maintenance trend analysis and applies production control, quality control and other maintenance management principles and procedures to aircraft engine maintenance and shop operations
Monitors requisition of parts, tools, and supplies