DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to protect human life and property by enforcing state laws, deterring criminal activity, and providing vital support to the state of Arizona and its citizens.
Visit our website at www.azdps.gov

Address: Phoenix, AZ

Salary: $66,547.94 - $91,501.28 Annually

To apply, you must go to the DPS website. Click here and follow the instructions to submit your online application.

This recruitment will be used to establish an 18-month eligibility list to fill current and future vacancies. The application period may close without notice.
Responsible for field and shop repair and maintenance of fixed-wing aircraft to ensure airworthiness. Under general direction, repairs, overhauls, inspects, maintains, cleans, and returns helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft to service; performs related work as required. Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Aircraft Technician Supervisor as required. The duties and responsibilities of this class are governed by established maintenance schedules, limitations of shop and field maintenance facilities, and Federal Aviation Administration regulations.

All levels of Aircraft Technicians require:
1. high school diploma or possession of a G.E.D. certificate.
2. Possess a valid technician's license with airframe and power plant ratings issued by the FAA.
3. possession of a valid Arizona driver's license.
4. possession of a complete set of aircraft technician's tools.
5. experience in the repair and maintenance of single and multi-engine turbo-prop and reciprocating engine fixed-wing aircraft.
6. absence of violations of FAA regulations.
In addition to the above requirements, the following qualifications shall also apply:
Requires three (3) years of experience in the last five (5) years, maintaining fixed-wing aircraft, with responsibility for completing major and minor overhauls to return fixed-wing aircraft to flight status. 
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
May work near moving mechanical parts.
May be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
Exposure to loud noise (e.g., heavy motorized equipment).
Progression to the next step requires an overall performance rating of at least Standard in the last 12 months.
Must successfully complete the examination process.

Applicants must complete an examination process. A polygraph and background investigation are required for successful applicants. DPS supports a drug-free work environment through pre-employment drug testing.
If this position requires driving or using a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply to Driver’s License Requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

If this position requires driving or using a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply Driver’s to License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees in cooperation with the State of Arizona.
• Accrued vacation pay and sick days
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Deferred compensation plan
• Top-ranked retirement plans
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance plans
• Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs
• Bus Cards (Subsidized partially by the State)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year of paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 223-2290. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.