Aviation Mechanic

Posting details

Posting Date: 01/28/26

Final date to receive applications: Open Until Filled

Pay Range: MIN - MID - MAX
$32.00 - $38.25 - $44.50

Job Type: Unclassified

Department: Sheriff

The Aviation Mechanic provides routine maintenance and repair on all office owned and operated fixed wing and rotorcraft aircraft with a heavy emphasis on the rotorcraft experience. The Aviation Mechanic is responsible for ensuring safety for both the general public and the Sheriff s Office pilot core, all the while meeting the Federal Aviation Administration standards and regulations.

Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community? We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel. The Maricopa County Sheriff s Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona s leading law enforcement agency where we come together as a team to support and provide public safety.

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

• Possession of a current Mechanic s license with airframe and power plant ratings issued by the FAA.
• Three (3) years of experience of repair and maintenance of rotorcraft/helicopter aircraft.
• Knowledge and experience working with both piston and turbine powered aircraft.

• Other combinations of education or experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year for year basis.

• Must possess a current mechanic s license with airframe and power plant ratings as issued by the FAA.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona driver s license.
• Training with the exception of Arizona driver s license to be provided on-the-job: FEMA NIMS - IS100 and 700; OSHA training; ADP payroll training; PREA training
• Training that may be provided on-the-job: FEMA NIMS - IS100 and 700;
  Safety;
  Payroll; PREA.
• Prior to hiring, the Sheriff s Office requires that all candidates pass a background review.

• Bell Helicopter Factory School Training and/or experience maintaining Bell 407, Bell 429 or other Bell Helicopters.

• Current FAA Inspection Authorization and/or Arizona CDL with Hazmat certification.

• Compensation is more than just a salary with MCSO:
• Growth and stability since 1871
• Choice of three medical plans - starting as low as $70/month
• Holidays - 10/year + 1 personal day
• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
• Paid sick and parental leaves (birth/adoption)
• 10% discount at Kinder Care facilities in the Valley and upcoming MCKids Club to serve County employees and their families exclusively
• MCSO Mentoring program to provide personal and professional growth opportunities for all employees
• Access to free County gyms
• Learn more at Benefits Overview

(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)

• Performs routine maintenance and repairs on fixed wing and rotorcraft owned by MCSO.
• Conducts periodic inspections and returns office aircraft to operational service.
• Operates precision measuring devices and special tools.
• Orders, retrieves, and maintains stock of spare parts and supplies for aircraft.
• Maintains aircraft maintenance records.
• Documents aircraft parts and component records.
• Provides and sustains organization of hangar and office area.
• Performs routine fuel samples on office fuel trailers and trucks.
• Maintains valid mechanic s license with airframe and power plant ratings required by FAA.
• Performs necessary steps to obtain inspection authorization for the FAA within the first three years of employment.
• Participates in on-call calendar to report to work outside regular work hours for unscheduled aircraft maintenance.
• Be present at work site to perform tasks as scheduled and assigned by the Supervisor.

Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

The following environments described are only representative of how the essential job tasks are currently performed or envisioned. As such, in order to accommodate a disability or limitation, the essential job tasks may be performed in ways other than described on these pages.

Work occurs indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Tasks require manual dexterity of hands and body to operate equipment and machinery as well as managing frequent interruptions, time pressures, and high work volumes. Travel to and from job related locations occur during the course of a scheduled workday. Responsibilities require concentration, accuracy, and ethical conduct.

• Sitting, standing and walking.
• Driving a vehicle.
• Speaking, hearing,…