Aircraft Mechanic (Part-Time

Job Title

Aviation Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Salary Range: $52,520./yr - $80,683./yr. Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, and/or experience.

Performs maintenance and repairs on agency aircraft.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to comprehend and communicate fluently in verbal and written English.
• U.S. Citizen or possess a current permanent resident card.
• Clean criminal history; any arrest history will be individually evaluated.
• No illegal drug usage within the last year. Other drug usage will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
• Associate's degree (A.A. or A.S.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school AND two (2) years' experience with fixed wing and helicopter maintenance OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have Airframe and Powerplant License issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
• Must have a valid Florida driver's license and attend and successfully complete the agency sponsored Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations (LEVO) Training if assignment includes driving agency vehicle. Use of agency vehicle would require appropriate driving history and passing agency biennial driver's physical exam.
• Performs structural repairs, modifications, and painting on all aircraft.
• Operates test consoles, test equipment, and aircraft controls. Observes operation of system components to determine system performance under simulated flight conditions.
• Interprets and analyzes test results to diagnose malfunctions.
• Adjusts, replaces, repairs, and inspects defective components.
• Periodically rides and participates in test flights to observe and collect information for maintenance purposes.
• Must have intermediate knowledge of aircraft repair and maintenance procedures.
• Must have the ability to take initiative and work autonomously with limited supervision.
• Must possess interpersonal skills and be able to establish and maintain working relationships.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience maintaining and repairing Bell 206/ 407 Models and Cessna 172/ 182/ 206/ 208 Models is preferred.
Additional Processing

Additional Processing:

• Some positions, depending on the responsibilities, may require the candidate to successfully pass a physical or other selection processes when needed.
• Please upload a copy of your resume that is no longer than two (2) pages in length to your application
Physical Demands & Work Environment

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk; and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The Orange County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Orange County Sheriff's Office may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Part-Time Employees
• Retirement benefits are provided by the Florida Retirement System
• Life insurance provided by Sheriff
• Part-time employees depending on position and hours worked weekly may be eligible for medical coverage