Aviation Technician

Description

Highly responsible technical position responsible for maintaining all assigned aircraft in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and manufacturers' recommendations.

The Aviation Technician inspects and performs intermediate and limited depot level maintenance on aircraft turbine engines and components for the Aviation Unit.

Removes, replaces, services, prepares, preserves, cleans, and stores engine assemblies or components. Disassembles, repairs, reassembles, adjusts, and diagnostically tests turbine engine systems, subsystems, and components according to directives. Assists in troubleshooting engines and rigging engine controls. Performs limited maintenance operational checks. Uses and performs user maintenance on common and special tools. Requisitions and maintains shop and bench stock for repair of aircraft engines. Prepares request for turn-ins and repair parts and engine components. Prepares forms and records related to skill. Diagnoses and troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft systems, aircraft engines, avionics, instruments, electric wiring harness, and their components. Participates in maintenance test flights as required.

Evaluates maintenance operations and facilities for compliance with directives, technical manuals, work standards, safety procedures and operational policies. Performs maintenance trend analysis and applies production control, quality control and other maintenance management principles and procedures to aircraft engine maintenance and shop operations. Monitors requisition of parts, tools, and supplies.

Works under the supervision of the Special Operations Division Commander. Performance is evaluated through meetings, observation, results obtained, and appropriate employee performance appraisals.

Examples of Duties

• Ensures aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition
• Ensures aircraft, ground support equipment, and work areas are maintained to company standards of cleanliness and appearance
• Ensures all required maintenance manuals and documents are in order
• Ensures efficient scheduling of field maintenance
• Ensures all maintenance records are accurate and in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR’s) and company policies
• Ensures company maintenance records are submitted to the principal business office in a timely manner
• Ensures program parts and supplies inventory is accurate and sufficient
• Ensures accountability for all expendable items
• Attends monthly company meetings
• Attends program meetings
• Attends Airborne Public Safety Association conferences and workshops, if applicable
• Assists program marketing efforts
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Special Operations Division Commander or the Aviation Commander
  
  

*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job.

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma / GED RequiredAssociate's Degree or betterPreferredPreferred Major(s):

Preferred Experience And Training

• Helicopter maintenance experience within the last five (5) years
• Four (4) or more years of experience maintaining turbine powered aircraft
• Factory or equivalent training on the assigned make and model aircraft OH-58/Bell 206
• Must be knowledgeable of FARs, General Operations Manual, Safety Program, and assigned aircraft maintenance manuals
• Successful completion of any aviation or other related schools or training programs as determined by the agency
• Must meet recent experience requirement of FAR 65.83
• Any combination of education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities
  
  

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSING:

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate required, IA Certificate preferred
• Current Airframe and Powerplant mechanics license issued by the Federal Aviation Administration
• Current, valid Florida driver license
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to use arms, hands, and legs to accomplish tasks
• Able to sit, stand, and squat for extended periods
• Able to climb with balance on and off aircraft
• See and hear at a normal range or with accommodation
• Speak, read, write, and understand English fluently
• Ambulate independently
• Lift/carry 50 pounds
• Manual dexterity
• Drive a vehicle
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Maintain harmonious and cooperative relations with the program members, other company members, and guests
• Maintain confidentiality of information deemed confidential
• Communicate effectively with all Aviation Unit Personnel
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Have sound judgment and objectivity in decision-making
• Have computer knowledge Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook
  
  

Special Requirements

• This position requires the ability and/or willingness to work days, nights, weekends, scheduled days off, overtime, and to be on-call
• Full-time hours are Monday-Thursday 0600-1600 however, hours may vary based upon the need of the unit
• Call out is possible in this position due to the nature of the work
  
  

WORK CONDITIONS:

Indoor and outdoor environment, including aircraft hangar and shop work. Variable hours with some overtime required. Subject to being called out in emergencies as needed. May be outside in inclement weather.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees and part-time employees who work 20 hours or more a week. These benefits include health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending account, and life insurance. Holidays, vacation, and sick leave hours are provided to all full-time employees.

A detailed breakdown of our benefits can be found here. We also offer cutting edge and comprehensive training available for law enforcement.

The Alachua County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Alachua County Sheriff's Office gives preference in employment/appointment to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans. Applicants with disabilities will be reasonably accommodated in the application process. Minorities and protected classes are encouraged to apply.

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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree
  
  

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Do you have an FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have a current Airframe and Powerplant mechanic's license issued by the FAA?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have a current, valid Florida driver license?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

This position requires that you be 18 years old. Are you 18 years old or older?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

This position requires you to have earned a High School Diploma or GED. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

Do you understand that you may be called in for emergencies or to accommodate staffing requirements?

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

Are you able to work a flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and includes varying shifts?

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

Do you have any tattoos that would be visible outside of a uniform (head, face, neck, arms, hands)?

• Yes, and I will submit pictures of them BEFORE finalizing my application by uploading them to my profile.
• Yes, but they are not visible outside of a uniform
• I do not have any tattoos
  
  

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Do you have visible facial piercings or unnaturally colored/graphically designed contact lenses you regularly wear?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you wear gauged earrings or have enlarged/stretched out holes in your ear larger than 1/4 inch in diameter?

• Yes
• No
  
  

12

Do you have a split/forked tongue, foreign objects inserted under the skin to create a design or pattern, or intentional scarring on your face or head?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have an active/open case for driving under the influence (DUI) or fleeing/eluding an officer?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Have you sold, delivered, or trafficked illegal drugs for profiting purposes within the last five (5) years?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Have you tried, used, or experimented with Marijuana within the last 90 days?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Have you tried, used, or experimented with any illegal drug/controlled substance, other than marijuana, within the last year?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question