Helicopter Mechanic

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department•Las Vegas, NV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Incumbents troubleshoot and diagnose aircraft maintenance problems and perform duties related to routine maintenance, structural repairs, rebuilding and/or upgrading of major aircraft components and systems and keeping of maintenance records.

Requirements

Three years of increasingly responsible maintenance and repair experience as an FAA-certified Airframe and Powerplant Technician; or Five years of increasingly responsible maintenance and repair experience in the United States military on Helicopter/Rotor Wing Aircraft and currently an FAA-certified Airframe and Powerplant Technician.
High school diploma or G.E.D. supplemented by specialized training and classes in helicopter and aircraft repair.
Possession of a current Airframe and Powerplant Certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Nevada driver license.
Be a citizen/naturalized citizen or permanent resident alien without conditions on status of the United States of America by the date of the first test instrument.
Be at least 18 years old by the date of the first test instrument.
Vision sufficient to read an aircraft's control board, computer screen, and fine prints in documents.
Color vision sufficient to distinguish among colored power and signal cables and color indicators on an aircraft's control board.
Hearing sufficient to hear conversations and directions in person and over the telephone and radio.
Dexterity and mobility sufficient to operate inside of and perform maintenance tasks in an aircraft, operate standard office equipment, and motorized vehicles; climb ladders and stairs; work indoor and outdoor, including the office and maintenance shop.
Agility sufficient to bend, twist, crawl, stoop, squat, kneel, stretch, and reach overhead, forward, and backward, rotate neck and trunk.
Endurance sufficient to stand and move around for long periods of time to work in the repair shop; sit at personal computer terminals.
Strength sufficient to lift, carry, and shelve aircraft parts and related items, weighing up to 50 lbs.
Must not have incurred any FAA suspensions/revocations.

Nice To Haves

Maintenance experience on MD500/MD530 series and Airbus H125, H135, H145 series helicopters.
Avionics experience.
Specialized training and classes in helicopter repair.
Familiarity with the Digital Airware Aviation Management Software program.
The ability to establish and maintain effective, respectful, and cooperative working relationships with sworn officers, civilian employees, supervisors, and external partners.
The ability to contribute to a positive and professional work environment that encourages teamwork, trust, collaboration, accountability, and mutual respect.
The ability to demonstrate integrity, reliability, and sound judgment in all work activities.
The ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing, in a diverse law enforcement setting.
The ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive law enforcement operations and information.
The ability to work collaboratively in high-pressure and time-sensitive situations while maintaining composure and professionalism.
The ability to support department values related to service, accountability, excellence, integrity, respect, and employee well-being.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
The ability to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships.
The ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and diplomatically.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and diagnose aircraft maintenance problems.
Perform duties related to routine maintenance.
Perform structural repairs.
Perform rebuilding and/or upgrading of major aircraft components and systems.
Keep maintenance records.

Benefits

3 weeks of annual vacation
104 hours of annual sick leave
13 paid holidays per year
3 bonus shifts per year if no more than 3 days of sick leave are used
three personal days per year
Holiday compensation for working a holiday at straight time pay or additional annual leave
Direct deposit of paychecks
Deferred compensation plan is available
Police Employee Assistance Program
Nevada has no state income tax
1.45% of their salary deducted for Medicare and this amount is matched by LVMPD
Employees do not pay social security taxes
Health, vision, and dental insurance is available for employees and their dependents beginning at date of hire at competitive rates.
Participate in the LVMPD Mental Wellness Program.