Helicopter A&P Mechanic/Fire Aviation Officer California

Helicopter A&P Mechanic/Fire Aviation Officer California

Incumbents at this level provide guidance and direction to departmental staff and contractors in all phases of maintenance, modification, and care of State-owned and contracted aircraft; direct the overhaul and repair of aircraft, engines, and components for State-owned or contracted aircraft; conduct inspections of State-owned or contracted aircraft; and do other related work. Work described may be accomplished at both central maintenance facilities and remote operational locations; and will participate in or provide technical support for aviation accident investigations.

Under the direction of the Senior Aviation Officer (SAO), the Aviation Management Unit (AMU), Rotary-Wing (ROTW) Contract Aerial Resources (CARs) & Emerging Technology (ET) Aviation Officer II Maintenance will work closely with the Aviation Officer III (Rotary-Wing Maintenance Program Manager (RWMPM)) to perform the following duties:

*Assist the RWMPM with administering the budget and providing oversight of ROTW CARs & ET maintenance for the department.

*Accountable to RWMPM for providing technical supervision and assistance in the selection of department and contracted maintenance personnel. *Develop and direct maintenance standardization and training programs for ROTW CARs & ET aircraft and maintenance personnel.

*Ensure contracted maintenance personnel and aircraft meet or exceed the department's standards.

*Accountable to RWMPM for inquiries from the Director's Office and other agencies concerning the department's flight activities.

*Assist RWMPM in coordinating with various Programs, Regions, and Units on behalf of CAL FIRE Aviation Sustainment and Compliance Branch.

*Participate as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on departmental and various cooperating agency committees.

*Prepare briefings and other presentations are required.

*Prepare other written and analytical projects assigned in support of the Fire Protection Executive staff such as reports to the Governor's Office, Department of Finance, Legislative Analyst's Office and other commissions and organizations as required.

*Monitor and evaluate maintenance personnel on projects and emergency incidents.

*Assist with coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the ROTW CARs & ET maintenance program.

*Coordinate and schedule aircraft maintenance and personnel for program support.

*Advise the RWMPM on aircraft sustainment and compliance related issues.

*Ensure all Federal, State, and Department policies and procedures are adhered to.

*Monitor the ROTW CARs & ET maintenance to ensure a safe and cost-effective operation.

*Provide recommendations to the RWMPM on contract standards and specifications for the department.

*These are the essential functions for this position. Essential functions are those functions that the individual who holds the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation

*Function as the AMU Operations/Maintenance Duty Chief, as qualified, with delegated authority of the SAO; in compliance with 49 CFR 830.5- Immediate Notification, during regularly scheduled weekly coverage, incumbent shall act as the Duty Chief and is "on-duty" 24-hours per day and must conform to all department policies and employee rules of conduct.

*Must respond immediately to all duty-related emails and phone calls, make decisions pertaining to day and night emergency-use of staffing, aircraft, and facilities, and monitor the current status of aircraft resources when acting as the Duty Chief; this includes Flight Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT) notifications in support of 24-hour incident operations.

*Shall provide briefings to the SAO and maintain readiness and qualifications to immediately respond statewide to aviation accidents/incidents as assigned. *Maintain certifications as authorized by the SAO.

*Perform contract management for the maintenance and aircraft operations of departmental and contract exclusive use or call when needed aircraft.

*Perform Operational Acceptance Check flights in the department-owned aircraft.

*Perform functional checks to ensure aircraft continue to meet prescribed flight characteristics.

*Advise RWMPM on safety and operations on all aspects of aircraft safety and maintenance that may affect flight.

*Advise air attack bases of aircraft use and ground handling during operations.

*Advise RWMPM on new maintenance personnel training, as well as recurrent training requirements for maintenance personnel.

*Review and prepare a maintenance personnel training and standardization program.

*Conduct State acceptance check flights after maintenance on Department aircraft.

*Assist in acquiring aircraft, monitoring, evaluating, and making recommendations for improving equipment, safety, facilities, and the air program related to ROTW CARs & ET maintenance.

*Participate in or provide technical support for aviation accident investigations and incidents for the department and other government agencies. *Ensure accurate records and documents are kept on all maintenance related to supporting the fleet of aircraft.

*Advise the RWMPM in coordinating the procurement and overhaul of spare engines, parts, and components.

*Advise RWMPM on maintenance, overhaul, and modifications.

*Conduct inspections of vendor facilities and determine capability to meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and contract performance requirements.

*Obtain FAA airworthiness and registration bulletins, maintenance manuals, and engineering drawings.

*Ensure compliance with CAL FIRE's FAA Repair Station Manual and Quality Control Manual.

*Perform other duties as required to effectively manage the Department's Maintenance Program.

Job Requirements:

Either I

One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of an Aviation Officer I (Maintenance). (Applicants who have completed six months of service performing the duties of an Aviation Officer I (Maintenance) will be admitted to the examination, but they must satisfactorily complete one year of this experience before they can be eligible for appointment.)

Or II

Three years of experience performing the duties of an A&P mechanic.