Helicopter Mechanic

City of San Diego, CA•San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Helicopter Mechanic positions perform skilled and technical work including inspecting, repairing, overhauling, maintaining, servicing, and cleaning Bell 212/412 and Sikorsky UH-60/S70 helicopters; examine and interpret information received from pilots and/or from tests to make adjustments and/or repairs to the aircraft; troubleshoot identified problems; initiate corrective measures and verify the resolution of the problems; read and follow manufacturers' maintenance technical manuals, approved aircraft inspection programs, and Federal Aviation Association (FAA) airworthiness directives for the inspection, maintenance and repair activities of City helicopters; coordinate the ordering of parts and components; remove and replace small and large components; track components' service life limits (time); inspect or overhaul at predetermined calendar or flight hour limits utilizing computerized record keeping and component record cards; schedule overhauls and maintain aircraft records; maintain and coordinate calibration of all tools and test equipment; return the aircraft to service; perform daily inspection of airframe, engines and all specialized equipment to include, but not limited to, rescue hoists, fire fighting tank and hover fill system, and forward looking infrared camera system (FLIR); perform engine compressor washing in accordance with engine manufacturers' maintenance manual; attend aircraft and engine manufacturers' training and maintenance managers' conferences; and perform other duties as assigned. NOTES: Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS). Helicopter Mechanic employees who operate commercial vehicles are required by California State Law, as a condition of employment, to submit to drug and alcohol testing. Prior to hire, a background check will be completed in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and with former employers regarding drug and alcohol testing results.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE: Five years of full-time experience maintaining and repairing Bell 212/412 and/or Sikorsky UH-60/S70 helicopters, which MUST include three years of full-time helicopter field maintenance. Two years of the five years must have been as an aircraft mechanic charged with completing major and minor repairs to return aircraft to service.
CERTIFICATION: A valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic's license.
LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.
A valid California Class B Driver License with Hazardous Materials and Tank Endorsements is required within six months from date of hire.
Proof of a valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic's license.
For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspection Authorization certificate.
Completion of the Bell Helicopter 212 or 412 initial maintenance training.
Completion of Sikorsky UH60 or S70 initial maintenance training or military equivalent.
Completion of Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T-3DF initial maintenance training.
Completion of General Electric T700/701 initial maintenance training or military equivalent.
Completion of the UTAS/Goodrich initial hoist maintenance training.
Experience in avionics installation and repair.

Responsibilities

Inspecting, repairing, overhauling, maintaining, servicing, and cleaning Bell 212/412 and Sikorsky UH-60/S70 helicopters
Examine and interpret information received from pilots and/or from tests to make adjustments and/or repairs to the aircraft
Troubleshoot identified problems
Initiate corrective measures and verify the resolution of the problems
Read and follow manufacturers' maintenance technical manuals, approved aircraft inspection programs, and Federal Aviation Association (FAA) airworthiness directives for the inspection, maintenance and repair activities of City helicopters
Coordinate the ordering of parts and components
Remove and replace small and large components
Track components' service life limits (time)
Inspect or overhaul at predetermined calendar or flight hour limits utilizing computerized record keeping and component record cards
Schedule overhauls and maintain aircraft records
Maintain and coordinate calibration of all tools and test equipment
Return the aircraft to service
Perform daily inspection of airframe, engines and all specialized equipment to include, but not limited to, rescue hoists, fire fighting tank and hover fill system, and forward looking infrared camera system (FLIR)
Perform engine compressor washing in accordance with engine manufacturers' maintenance manual
Attend aircraft and engine manufacturers' training and maintenance managers' conferences
Perform other duties as assigned