About This Role
This aircraft mechanic role involves diagnosing and repairing all District aircraft according to manufacturer specifications and Federal Aviation regulations. The position requires a certified mechanic with knowledge of aviation concepts and practices, suitable for maintenance work on aircraft.
Responsibilities
- Perform a range of routine tasks involving the diagnosis and repair of District aircraft
- Observe and examine machinery and parts in operation to detect malfunctioning or defective units
- Respond to mechanical breakdown calls, which may involve field work
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 4+ years' experience servicing, diagnosing, overhauling, and repairing turbine helicopters, with an emphasis on Bell 407 and 206 aircraft, including engine and avionics repairs
- FAA Aircraft Mechanic Airframe and Power Plant Certificate
- Knowledge of aviation concepts, practices, and procedures
- Basic tools suitable for maintenance work on aircraft
- Valid State of Florida Driver's License
- Airframe and Power Plant certification
- Ability to continuously handle, finger, reach, stand, stoop, bend, push, and pull to service and repair aircraft components using manual and power impact wrenches and other tools
- Ability to work in awkward positions, including under dashboards and reclining under equipment on creepers
- Manual dexterity to move hands easily and skillfully with constant placing and turning motions
- Ability to intermittently kneel for tasks like brake work and removing wheels
- Ability to intermittently lift tools and parts weighing 10-20 lbs
- Ability to intermittently lift tires, batteries, and cylinder heads weighing up to 50 lbs
Nice to have:
- Bell Helicopter factory maintenance training
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Florida Retirement System
- Deferred compensation
- Paid vacation
- Holiday leave
- Life insurance
- Professional atmosphere
Important Details
- Schedule: Generally 7am to 4pm, Monday through Friday
- Overtime: May be required based on job needs, weather, and/or environmental conditions
- Work environment: Mostly in the hangar; may involve contact with carbon monoxide and dusts, waste oils, grease, coolants, acids, adhesives, dirty and greasy parts, and cleaning parts using solvents; work area is subjected to impact noise; some segmental vibration to the upper body from impact driven hand tools; considerable manual hand turning activity from tool use
