Aircraft Mechanic

Aircraft Mechanic

The Aircraft Mechanic position at the City of Tucson's Police Department certifies, maintains, overhauls and inspects the department's helicopters, fixed wing aircraft, and associated engines in accordance with regulations and standards.

Work is performed under the supervision of a Police Sergeant. This position does not supervise.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs multiple-point inspections on helicopters and engines to ensure airworthiness. Tracks all components, engines, and accessories for life limit and overhaul requirements required by law or the manufacturer. Performs minor repairs and alterations on helicopter systems, accessories, and power plants. Identifies performance issues, troubleshoots mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems, and installs replacement parts. Conducts major repairs and alterations by inspecting, disassembling, lubricating, repairing all major components when necessary, adding or removing extra aircraft equipment, and installing or modifying manufacturer's equipment.
• Performs blade track and balance checks, adjustments on main rotor and tail rotor blades, fine tunes governor and fuel control, motors engine for fuel bleed and oil priming. Adjusts voltage regulator to recommended specifications. Troubleshoots various systems in helicopter including oil, fuel, electrical, and pneumatic systems. Investigates chip lights and various engine power and start issues that arise and must be addressed. Maintains aircraft according to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulations. Ensures aircrafts meet airworthiness requirements by complying with manufacturers' service bulletins, technical bulletins, safety notes, and FAA's airworthiness directives.
• Performs general hanger maintenance by cleaning hanger, preparing work area for inspections, maintaining tools, and complying with all Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) standards and oversight agency requirements. Contacts vendors, receives and submits estimates, researches and completes purchasing paperwork. Performs inspections of airframes and engines, maintains records and logs of inspections, discrepancies, checklists and daily status of aircraft.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Indoor and outdoor work with heavy exposure to extreme physical, ergonomic, or emotional hazardous environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience: Three years of relevant experience

Licenses: Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver License; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulation Mechanics Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P)

Preferred Qualifications: At least three years Aircraft repair and maintenance and certifying rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft. Associate's degree or higher in related field.

Position Details

Job Profile

J6340 - Aircraft Mechanic

Compensation Grade

G106

Hourly Range

$24.16 - 36.24 USD

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Non-Exempt

Position Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Department

Police Department

Background Check

This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.

About Us

Benefits

The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at

Citizenship

The City of Tucson employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status. The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship.

City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer

The City does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD).

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Recruiter Name

Carolyn Pearson (200331)

Recruiter Email

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