Sheriff's Aviation Mechanic

The Sheriff’s Department is recruiting for Aviation Mechanics who perform skilled airframe and powerplant maintenance, repairs, and modifications on fixed‑wing and rotary‑wing aircraft, participate in flight checks, ensure air worthiness, and maintain records, reports, and logs. For more detailed information, view the Sheriff's Aviation Mechanic job description. Inspection License Differential – $1.50/hour for hours worked for employees who possess a valid Federal Aviation Inspection License. Annual Tool Allowance – $650 Annual Boot Allowance – $150 On‑Call Compensation As Needed – $4.00/hour Excellent Benefits To review job‑specific Benefits refer to: Summary of Benefits, Memoranda of Understanding MOU. Conditions of Employment Background: Prior to appointment, applicants will be fingerprinted and must pass an extensive background investigation, including a polygraph examination. Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony. Shift: Applicants must be available for all shifts; incumbents will be required to work rotating shifts, or be on call for work, on weekends, holidays, and evenings, including mandatory overtime; refusal of assigned shift may result in removal from the list or termination. License: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job‑related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained. Physical: Requires the following physical demands: frequently stoop, bend, crawl, and work on knees for up to thirty (30) minutes; frequently climb and work on ladders for as long as thirty (30) minutes; occasionally lift and/or move parts weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. Tools: Aviation Mechanics must provide their own set of basic hand tools at the time of appointment; current annual tool allowance is $650. Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Experience: One (1) year of experience in the maintenance and repair of helicopters or fixed‑wing turbo or turbine engine aircraft. License/Certificate: Must possess a current FAA Airframe and Powerplant license; indicate certificate number and expiration date on application under "Certificates and Licenses." An excellent candidate for this position will possess recent experience in the maintenance and repair of Bell 212, Bell 412, and UH‑1H, Airbus H125 helicopters, as well as experience with fixed‑wing, light single and twin‑engine airplanes; factory‑trained experience is preferred. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess their own tools and be willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays. Examination There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials. Application Procedure Applications will be reviewed and processed on a continuous basis. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. Additional Information and Resources For technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact the applicant support line at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request those points, refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy. For more important details Review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process. #J-18808-Ljbffr SAN-Bernardino-Count