Primary Purpose

The Aviation Mechanic is responsible for coordinating and assuring the aircraft is properly and routinely maintained and operated and kept in airworthy condition for scheduled and unscheduled events, and in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR). This position assures all FAR required documentation is kept current and available for inspection.

Education and Qualification Requirement

• 19 Years or older
• Valid Florida Driver License
• Type 25 WPM accurately
• High School Diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED)
• Must not have received a dishonorable discharge from any branch of the Armed Forces
• Must not have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement
• Airframe and Power Plant Certification
• Five (5) years of rotorcraft experience
• At least six (6) months of aircraft maintenance work during the past twenty-four (24) months
• OH-58 and Bell 407 experience, preferred
• Bell 407 Maintenance Technician Course
• G1000H and G1000H NXI experience, preferred

Special Requirement

• Possess in-depth knowledge of helicopter operations and functions
• Knowledge of navigation equipment and control
• Understand the safety practices and procedures of aviation tools
• Familiarity of aerial and spatial atmosphere
• Strong communication skills to communicate with pilot’s, ground staff, passengers, etc.
• Stay in compliance with federal and state flying regulations
• Provide aviation related hand tools

Duties

• Report maintenance issues to Aviation Maintenance Lead
• Prepare written documents such as maintenance reports, etc.
• Inspect, monitor, and evaluate work-related conditions and helicopters to determine compliance with prescribed operating, safety, and other standards, regulations, and guidelines including FARs, Helicopter Operators Manual and departmental procedures
• Operate aircraft tow equipment to move aircraft in and out of the hangar area
• Assist mechanics with performing unscheduled maintenance as necessary
• Move aircraft and supplies from one place to another using tow equipment and handcarts
• Clean work area and equipment such as helicopter and the hangar facility
• Work with cleaning fluids and aviation fuel using normal, routine, protective equipment to clean and refuel aircraft
• Resolve operational and other work-related problems related specifically to aircraft operations and personnel
• Maintain knowledge of service records and manufacture recommendations
• Maintain ability to work as agency representative to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for maintenance required documents
• Maintain ability to act as a vendor liaison for maintenance and/or aircraft equipment
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Other duties as assigned

Job Controls and Complexities

• Reports directly to the supervisor
• Adhere to laws/agency policy/rules/ regulations/SOP/ procedures
• Governed by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and regulations
• Maintain confidentiality/security of files and information obtained in the course of employment
• Maintain continuity and operational efficiency by accurate and timely dissemination of information to Staff and co-workers
• Adhere to leave, overtime and attendance policies/procedures (i.e. arrive promptly, regular attendance at work, notification to supervisor regarding absence from work due to illness or untimely incidents, etc.)
• The work consists of varied duties in the operation of an assigned helicopter. Flying in hazardous conditions contributes to the complexity of the position
• The purpose of this position is to perform maintenance and overhauls of the Sheriff’s Office helicopters. Success in this position contributes to the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and contributes to the effectiveness of department operations

Contacts

• Employees
• Government Agencies

Grade Classification

• Occupation which requires a combination of basic scientific or technical knowledge and manual skill which can be obtained through specialized post-secondary school education or through equivalent on-the-job training
• Occupations that require a FAA AMT License
• Technical advanced level work
• Requires considerable evaluative judgment
• Performs a full range of assignments under limited supervisor
• Does require independent decision makes

Physical Environment

• This position works flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Works in and around the hangar in inclement weather on wet and slippery ramps where exposure to elements and/or pathogens is foreseeable and there is a threat of bodily harm
• Work with various tools and around aircraft fluids, paint fumes, and chemical solvents
• Work under highly stressful conditions
• See at normal range or with accommodations
• Manual dexterity
• This position occasionally works in an office environment inside the hangar with hands-on or personal closed contact with other employees
• This position frequently performs such tasks as walking, grasping, pushing, pulling, reaching above his/her head and/or away from his/her body, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, crawling, lifting, and carrying items up to 10 lbs and occasionally lift and carry items up to 100 lbs or more
• This position must have good hand-eye coordination, works in close proximity to noisy equipment including helicopter engine, and has to operate a variety of test equipment, power, and hand tools associated with aviation maintenance
• Communicates effectively with Agency personnel, various governmental agencies, and the public, on the phone, in person, and in writing while maintaining confidentiality
• Effective communication skills: reading, writing and speaking English; listening and hearing. The position requires the ability to operate a telephone, copier, computer (including keyboarding and mouse) to enter, retrieve, and duplicate information

Important Information

Regular attendance is critical to the success of this position and assignment and is required of all Agency personnel.

The list of tasks, policies and proficiencies for this position, as well as any statements contained within this page are considered essential. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees, or the public. This job description in no way states or implies the listed duties are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.

See SJSO Policy for additional information on agency expectations and Senior Status requirements 

EFFECTIVE: 02/13/2023History: Updated new format