Helicopter Maintenance Technician

Helicopter Maintenance Technician

The City of Pasadena is seeking an experienced Helicopter Maintenance Technician. This position performs journey-level, skilled technical work inspecting, repairing, overhauling, and servicing City-owned helicopters and related equipment in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration rules and regulations, manufacturer guidelines, and Pasadena Police Department policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented and have working knowledge of performing a full range of maintenance, inspection and repairs on City owned certificated and non-certificated helicopters. The duties and responsibilities of this class are governed by established maintenance schedules, manufacturer data, and Federal Aviation Administration regulations. Inspections performed by employees of this class are limited to those mechanics who possess a current Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic's certificate. Employees of this class receive technical supervision but must also exercise prudent and safety-oriented judgment.

Essential Functions

The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the job description.

• Inspects, diagnoses, services and repairs helicopter airframes, engines, transmissions, rotor systems, gear boxes, control assemblies, instrumentation/electrical systems, hydraulic systems, accessories and law enforcement technology systems and equipment, in accordance with the manufacturers' manuals, notices, bulletins and Airworthiness Directives as issued by the Federal Aviation Administration.
• Evaluates helicopter fleet safety of flight conditions
• Reports discrepancies/problems.
• Participates in check flights to aid in aircraft troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Evaluates maintenance work to be performed in terms of time required, parts needed and costs involved.
• Records and maintains aircraft maintenance records.
• Logs books and other records.
• Ensures safe work practices are used when performing maintenance and repairs.

Qualification Guidelines

The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.

• Adaptability - responds positively to change and modifying behavior as situation require.
• Attention to Detail - focuses on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products.
• Decision Making - chooses optimal courses of action in a timely manner.
• Mechanical Insight - comprehends how mechanical, electrical, and structural systems operate and interact.
• Professional Integrity and Ethics - displays honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability.
• Safety Focus - shows vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.
• Teamwork - collaborates with others to achieve shared goals.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
• At least three years of progressively responsible experience in airframe and power plant aviation and helicopter maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and inspections of FAA certificated Rotorcraft.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience performing maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of turbine engines on rotorcraft.

Selection Process

1. Application screening for training and experience
2. Performance Exercise (Weight 40%)
3. Structured interview with Panel (Weight 60%)
4. Selection Interview (For candidates referred after the eligible list is established and based on available vacancies.)

Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license and comply with the City's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy during the course of employment.
• A valid Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic's License issued by the Federal Aviation Administration is required.
• Must provide a rollaway tool cabinet with the required tools to perform general maintenance on helicopter fleet.
• A valid Inspection Authorization Certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration is preferred.

Successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation is required which may include a review of employment history, criminal conviction record, credit history, use of intoxicants and/or other controlled substances, and polygraph evaluation.

The City of Pasadena contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) to manage our defined benefits program for eligible employees. CalPERS manages the pension and health benefits to more than 1.6 million public employees, retirees, and their families and more than 3,000 employers.

Effective January 1, 2013, new members to CalPERS will be subject to the provisions of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and will receive the 2% @ 62 benefit formula (if a miscellaneous employee) and 2.7% at 57 benefit formula (if a safety employee).

Employees who are deemed "Classic" members of CalPERS or a reciprocal system such as the Los Angeles County Employees' Retirement System (LACERA) or Los Angeles City Employees Retirement System (LACERS) will receive the 2.5% @ 55 benefit formula (if a miscellaneous employee) or 3% at 55 benefit formula (if a safety employee). A CalPERS "Classic" member is a member who previously worked for a California public agency and meets the following criteria:

1. First established CalPERS membership or membership in a CalPERS reciprocal agency prior to January 1, 2013,
2. And is hired by the City of Pasadena after a break in service of less than six months
3. And did not have concurrent (overlapping) service with the other agency.