Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Search & Rescue Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

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 include:

• 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.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required include:

• 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 include:

• 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 Driver's 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 include work 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 include airplanes, helicopters and support vehicles; specialized repair equipment, machinery, tools and electronic test equipment.
• The North Slope Borough is an alcohol and drug free workplace.