Helicopter​/Wing A&P Mechanic

Company
:
North Slope Borough Search and Rescue
Location
:
Barrow, Alaska, USA
Type
:
Permanent
Relocation
:
None
Travel
:
The position is 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off.
Salary Range
: $41.04 – $51.30

Summary or

Purpose:


Provides specialized inspection, maintenance, and repair of Search & Rescue (SAR) aircraft, facilities and ground support equipment; acts as flight crew chief and assists with rescue and recovery duties as directed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
• Maintain NSB aircraft, facility and ground support equipment in mission ready status.
• Performs inspection, maintenance and repairs of Search & Rescue aircraft, facilities, ground support equipment and vehicles, in compliance with applicable FAA, and
• OSHA regulations, and as outlined in manufacturers’ technical maintenance manuals.
• Perform aircraft line service duties including refueling, tanker truck inspections, jet fuel quality control and aircraft marshaling.
• Responds to emergencies and performs flight crew duties as assigned.
• Review status of aircraft and equipment, and recommends equipment replacement and repair options.
• Maintain skills and certification through participation in applicable educational opportunities.
• May be required to work a non-traditional work schedule to include evening, holidays and weekends and may be subject to 24 hour on-call status.
• Respect operations by maintaining confidentiality of all the department missions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of NSB Search & Rescue Department policies and procedures, and related safety, maintenance and legal issues.
• Knowledge of Borough, state, and FAA rules and regulations.
• Skill in diagnosing and troubleshooting complex maintenance discrepancies on SAR aircraft and equipment.
• Skill in fabricating and adapting parts and tools to specific repairs.

Job Requirements:

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses

Required:

• High school graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
• Two years of work experience as a licensed aircraft maintenance engineer;
• Ability to obtain a valid Alaska Commercial Drivers License with Haz Mat, Tanker, and Air Brake endorsements required within the probationary period.
• Applicants must pass a criminal back ground, finger printing and a Safety TSA test provided by the State of Alaska DOT, to obtain an AOA badge required to
• operate on airport premises within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain site specific Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) training in accordance with 40 C.F.R. § 265.16 within the probationary period.
• Ability to obtain Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) current certification within the probationary period.
• Ability to obtain Small Quantity Handler training in accordance with 40 C.F.R. § 273.16 within the probationary period.
• Ability to obtain site specific Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) training in accordance with 40 C.F.R. 112.7 (f)(1)(2) and (3) within the probationary period.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in internal and external environments with exposure to inclement weather and varying temperatures, bio-hazardous material, toxic substances, potentially explosive materials and constant exposure to excessive mechanical noise.

Special Equipment and Tools Utilized:

• Airplanes, helicopters and support vehicles; specialized repair equipment, machinery, tools and electronic test equipment.

Municipal government aeromedical evacuation, search and rescue provider.

Benefits:
State of Alaska PERS (retirement) with 5% matching, two weeks paid vacation, long term/short term disability, annual pay increases based on performance, Medical, Dental and Vision.

Supported Manufacturers:
King Air, Pilatus, Beechcraft, Bell Helicopter, Sikorsky