Helicopter A&P Mechanic - Nevada

Helicopter A&P Mechanic – NevadaCompany: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Type: Permanent Salary Range: $66,601.90 – $98,587.08Incumbents troubleshoot and diagnose aircraft maintenance problems and perform duties related to routine maintenance, structural repairs, rebuilding and/or upgrading of major aircraft components and systems, and keeping of maintenance records.Application Filing Applications and a copy (front and back) of your current Airframe and Powerplant Certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration must be submitted online and received by the posted closing date and time. Decisions on an applicant's qualifications for this position will be made solely on the information contained in the application and therefore, should be filled out in its entirety.To determine your status after submitting an employment application, you may access your account by going to Screening (Pass/Fail) Applications and a copy (front and back) of your current Airframe and Powerplant Certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration will be reviewed to determine those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. These qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the remainder of the testing process set forth below. Applicants will be notified of the results of the screening process via email. If you have not received your notification by 5:00 pm PST on Thursday, May 8, 2025, it is your responsibility to confirm your eligibility to test for this position by contacting the OHR representative listed below in the Inquiries Section.Exam Dates* Exam #1: LVMPD Air Support Hangar Tour/Seminar (Optional) – Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:00 am (PST) Exam #2: Practical Exam (Weighted 40%) – Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Exam #3: Oral Board Exam (Weighted 60%) – Wednesday, May 21, 2025The LVMPD reserves the right to modify the selection processes and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.Due to security reasons, personal belongings permitted in the testing facility will be limited. Items such as large backpacks, briefcases, duffle bags or similar items may not be allowed. Those items permitted will be left to the discretion of the LVMPD employees administering the examination and may be subject to a search.If you believe you are eligible for Veteran's Preference Points and want to be considered for them, you MUST attach your DD Form 214 (Member-2 or 4) or Statement/Proof of Service to your application showing 181 days of active duty in good standing. We are no longer accepting hard copies at the time of your Oral Board. For more information on Veteran's Preference Points, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the employment page at be successful on the Practical Exam, it is strongly recommended that the candidate review and be familiar with the following reference document: you successfully complete the above selection process, you will undergo a thorough background investigation, including a polygraph exam. A polygraph examination can be stressful and may affect existing medical or psychological conditions or ongoing treatment. Candidates are encouraged to consult with their personal physicians to discuss whether the polygraph will affect a condition or treatment and then follow the guidance of their medical professional.The background investigation takes approximately 90 to 120 days to complete. You must also meet the LVMPD Hiring Standards. LVMPD employees participate in the Department's random drug screening process. For more information on the background process, click for a quick video or for specific information.Questions regarding this selection process may be directed to:Aimee Davis, Human Resources Technician, [Phone number removed. See source link below. /Admin], [Email removed. See source link below. /Admin]Jaime Ward, Analyst, [Phone number removed. See source link below. /Admin], [Email removed. See source link below. /Admin]If you require assistance or special accommodations during any part of the application process, contact Analyst Jaime Ward at [Phone number removed. See source link below. /Admin] and [Email removed. See source link below. /Admin].The vision of LVMPD is for the Las Vegas community to be the safest community in America. This vision is realized by injecting humanity into every interaction and building trust with the citizens we serve.The mission of the LVMPD is to provide exceptional police services in partnership with the community. Prioritizing the mental and physical well-being of employees enables our department to perform at exceptional levels and build meaningful relationships with community members.The acronym "I CARE" is the guiding principle for each and every LVMPD member. This acronym represents the values of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department: Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. The values are supported by behaviors, demonstrated by the actions of members, as they live these values. All members are expected to represent the values of the LVMPD while in the workplace and off-duty.The LVMPD is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments to the competitive service shall be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, military service, or political affiliation and shall be based on merit and fitness only.Job Requirements:Minimum Qualifications/Position-Specific ConditionsTraining, Education and ExperienceThree years of increasingly responsible maintenance and repair experience as an FAA-certified Airframe and Powerplant Technician; orFive years of increasingly responsible maintenance and repair experience in the United States military on Helicopter/Rotor Wing Aircraft and currently an FAA-certified Airframe and Powerplant Technician.High school diploma or G.E.D. supplemented by specialized training and classes in helicopter and aircraft repair.Possession of a current Airframe and Powerplant Certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. Candidates will be required to submit a copy, in the form of an attachment, (both front and back) of this Certificate with the online application.Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Nevada Driver license.Be a citizen/naturalized citizen or permanent resident alien without conditions on status of the United States of America by the date of the first test instrumentBe at least 18 years old by the date of the first test instrumentBest Candidates Will HaveMaintenance experience on MD500/MD530 series and Airbus H125, H135, H145 series helicopters.Avionics experience.Specialized training and classes in helicopter repair.Familiarity with the Digital Airware Aviation Management Software program.Conditions of EmploymentPersonal Appearance: While on duty, and/or representing the Department, uniformed or otherwise, all Department employees will be neat and clean in their appearance in public. Employees are prohibited from attaching, affixing, or displaying objects, articles or jewelry on or through the nose, tongue, eyebrow or other exposed body part, except the ears for females, while on duty. Employees are prohibited from stretching or "gauging" their earlobes. All jewelry implants will not be exposed or visible while on duty. Tattoos or branding will not be exposed or visible while on duty and/or representing the Department. Such markings must be covered by clothing. Markings that cannot be covered by clothing will be covered using neutral-toned bandages or patches except for hands, neck, head, or face tattoos. Makeup is not permissible to cover a tattoo. Tattoos or branding anywhere on the body that promote racism/discrimination, indecency, extremist or supremacist philosophies, lawlessness, violence, or contain sexually explicit material are prohibited.Participate in the LVMPD Mental Wellness Program.Be available for callouts;Be available for working shifts, holidays and weekends, or irregular work hours;Maintain a current FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate and Nevada Driver license;