Aviation Rotorcraft Mechanic

Overview

Position Concepts The Aviation Mechanic is responsible for coordinating and assuring the aircraft is properly and routinely maintained and operated and kept in airworthy condition for scheduled and unscheduled events, and in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR). This position assures all FAR required documentation is kept current and available for inspection.

• 19 Years or older
• Valid Florida Driver License
• High School Diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED)
• Must not have received a dishonorable discharge from any branch of the Armed Forces
• Must not have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement
• Airframe and Power Plant Certification.
• Five (5) years of rotorcraft experience.
• At least six (6) months of aircraft maintenance work during the past twenty-four (24) months
• Bell 407 experience, preferred
• Bell 407 Maintenance Technician Course, preferred
• Must have FAA A&P license
• Must be aware of on call status and will receive take home vehicle

• Possess in-depth knowledge of helicopter operations and functions
• Knowledge of navigation equipment and control
• Understand the safety practices and procedures of aviation tools
• Familiarity of aerial and spatial atmosphere
• Strong communication skills to communicate with pilot’s, ground staff, passengers, etc.
• Stay in compliance with federal and state flying regulations
• Provide aviation related hand tools

• Report maintenance issues to Aviation Maintenance Lead
• Prepare written documents such as maintenance reports, etc.
• Inspect, monitor, and evaluate work-related conditions and helicopters to determine compliance with prescribed operating, safety, and other standards, regulations, and guidelines including FARs, Helicopter Operators Manual and departmental procedures
• Operate aircraft tow equipment to move aircraft in and out of the hangar area
• Assist mechanics with performing unscheduled maintenance as necessary
• Move aircraft and supplies from one place to another using tow equipment and handcarts
• Clean work area and equipment such as helicopter and the hangar facility
• Work with cleaning fluids and aviation fuel using normal, routine, protective equipment to clean and refuel aircraft
• Resolve operational and other work-related problems related specifically to aircraft operations and personnel
• Maintain knowledge of service records and manufacture recommendations
• Maintain ability to work as agency representative to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for maintenance required documents
• Maintain ability to act as a vendor liaison for maintenance and/or aircraft equipment
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Other duties as assigned

• Reports directly to the supervisor
• Adhere to laws/agency policy/rules/ regulations/SOP/ procedures
• Governed by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and regulations
• Maintain confidentiality/security of files and information obtained in the course of employment
• Maintain continuity and operational efficiency by accurate and timely dissemination of information to Staff and co-workers
• Adhere to leave, overtime and attendance policies/procedures (i.e. arrive promptly, regular attendance at work, notification to supervisor regarding absence from work due to illness or untimely incidents, etc.)
• The work consists of varied duties in the operation of an assigned helicopter. Flying in hazardous conditions contributes to the complexity of the position
• The purpose of this position is to perform maintenance and overhauls of the Sheriff’s Office helicopters. Success in this position contributes to the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and contributes to the effectiveness of department operations

• Employees
• Government Agencies

• Occupation which requires a combination of basic scientific or technical knowledge and manual skill which can be obtained through specialized post-secondary school education or through equivalent on-the-job training
• Occupations that require a FAA AMT License
• Technical advanced level work
• Requires considerable evaluative judgement
• Performs a full…