Senior Helicopter Mechanic

City of Glendale•Glendale, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, inspects, repairs and maintains the Police Department helicopters, including helicopter piston engines, helicopter turbine engines, rotor systems, transmissions, fuel controls, governors, magnetos and police equipment used on helicopters. This classification will be expected to diagnose, resolve and oversee complex helicopter repairs and mechanical issues.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Five years of experience completing major and minor repairs in helicopter maintenance including three years of experience maintaining MD500 Series helicopters is required.
FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate is required.
Must be eligible for FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) and obtain the authorization before the end of the probationary period.
For staff without a valid California Driver’s License, the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions is required.

Nice To Haves

Any City of Glendale employee who meets the minimum qualifications for this position, has completed probation or six months of City employment, and is occupying a permanent full-time classification.
Hourly City employees may be considered, provided that they furnish proof of continuous employment immediately preceding the final filing date, which would equal a minimum of six months of full-time service or 1040 part-time hours.

Responsibilities

Inspects, repairs and maintains the Police Department helicopters, including helicopter piston engines, helicopter turbine engines, rotor systems, transmissions, fuel controls, governors, magnetos and police equipment used on helicopters.
Diagnose, resolve and oversee complex helicopter repairs and mechanical issues.
Provide exceptional customer service to all employees, customers, vendors and other City departments.
Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Develop necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet standards of performance for the classification by the end of the probationary period.
Work the necessary hours and times, including overtime as authorized for non-management staff, to complete goals, tasks, and objectives.
Ensure the duties of the position are performed in a safe and efficient manner.
Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.
Foster a teamwork environment.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Give and receive direction in English.
Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Operate or use all position-related software, equipment and tools effectively and safely.
Actively participate in maintaining a secure computing environment by adhering to and implementing City cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices. This includes understanding common cyber threats such as phishing and malware, and promptly reporting suspicious activities.