Helicopter/Fixed Wing A&P Mechanic Alaska

Helicopter/Fixed Wing A&P Mechanic Alaska

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

North Slope Borough Search and Rescue Barrow, Alaska, USA

Position Type: Permanent

Job Description:

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.

Job Requirements:

• 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.
• 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.
• FAA Airframe & Power Plant License;
• Two years of work experience as a licensed aircraft maintenance engineer;
• Ability to obtain a valid Alaska Commercial Drivers License with HazMat, Tanker, and Air Brake endorsements required within the probationary period.
• Applicants must pass a criminal background, 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.

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.

Salary Range: 38.31-47.89

Relocation: None

Travel: Rotational position