Aircraft Maintenance Inspector; A&P​/IA PCN

The recruitment is exempt from the hiring freeze (Administrative Order 358).

Eligible to obtain a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector Authorization (IA) Certificate.

This position oversees the maintenance of agency aircraft and requires expertise in aircraft engines, parts, and systems, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance. Responsibilities include managing third‑party maintenance contracts and ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, departmental standards, and cooperative agency requirements.

Duties involve scheduling, coordinating, and inspecting maintenance projects, monitoring costs and contractor performance, and conducting routine aircraft maintenance as needed. Under general direction, this position inspects, certifies, directs, and assists in the repair, maintenance, and overhaul of various aircraft, from light single‑engine piston aircraft and helicopters to single‑engine turbine aircraft and helicopters.

The mission of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is to ensure public safety and enforce fish and wildlife laws. The DPS strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. The Aircraft Section’s contribution to the Department's mission is to preserve public peace; protect life, property, and resources. As a member of DPS, you would be instrumental in ensuring this mission is met by providing direct support for law enforcement activities.

As a member of one of the most unique law enforcement agencies in the nation, you will be part of a team that embraces the core values of loyalty, integrity, courage, compassion, leadership, and accountability as they serve Alaska. In this fast‑paced environment, you will work with a phenomenal team of professionals, both civilian and commissioned.

This position is located and based out of our Anchorage‑based Aircraft Section at Lake Hood. This position requires occasional travel to our Fairbanks hangar to monitor maintenance in the interior. Travel may include several overnight stays a few times each month.

The work environment is friendly, team‑oriented, and productive. You will share an office in an office environment that includes other professionals. The successful applicant must be able to work with frequent interruptions, be self‑motivated, and be able to work well with others to be successful in this position.

The work schedule is 5 days on and 2 days off. This position does not offer housing nor does it offer someone living outside of Anchorage paid travel to and from the worksite.

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- This position will travel throughout Alaska providing aircraft and training support.

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