Aircraft Mechanic
Aircraft Mechanic
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ABOUT THE POSITION
- The Riverside County Sheriffs Office is seeking a qualified Aircraft Mechanic in Hemet. Under general supervision the Aircraft Mechanic maintains turbine helicopters and fixed wing aircraft within the Sheriffs Aviation Unit; and performs other related duties as required.The Aircraft Mechanic is a nonsworn journey level classification assigned to the Sheriffs Aviation Unit and reports to a supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents maintain and repair American Eurocopter AS350 Pilatus PC12 as well as other fixed wing aircraft in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulations and manufacturers specifications.Incumbents may be assigned to the Sheriffs Aviation facility located in Thermal on a permanent or rotational basis.Meet the Team!
The law enforcement professionals of the Riverside CountySheriffs Departmentwith a staff of over 3600 dedicated men and women cover the expanse of over 7300 square miles in southern California. The Sheriffs Department is dedicated to serving the citizens of its communities with integrity professionalism leadership and loyalty and believes in service above self. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Maintain and repair American Eurocopter AS350 Pilatus PC12 as well as other fixed wing aircraft ; conduct preflight and postflight aircraft inspections to ensure airworthiness and compliance with FAA Regulations.Diagnose evaluate and record aircraft maintenance problems and report the same to supervisor as necessary; maintain parts inventory and order parts through a computerized inventory system.Repair airframe and fabrication in both composite and sheet metal airframe components.Perform cleaning servicing and major and minor aircraft repairs and modifications; test engines and electrical mechanical and hydraulic systems using gauges and other testing equipment.Adjust replace repair and install any components required for proper aircraft maintenance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience:One year in the maintenance and repair of turbine helicopters and fixed wing aircraft. Experience with American Eurocopter AS350 Pilatus PC12 and the Pratt & Whitney PT6 powerplant preferred.
Knowledge of: FAA Regulations governing the maintenance of turbine helicopter and a variety of fixed wing aircraft; inventory control; computer systems typical of parts ordering; recordkeeping and reporting procedures.Ability to: Test diagnose repair airframes and hydraulic electrical mechanical and fuel systems; communicate effectively in written and oral form; maintain a variety of shop and service records.Other RequirementsLicense/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Drivers License throughout employment.Possession of a valid Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics (A&P) Certificate issued by the FAA.Within 30 days of hire mechanics are required to furnish the necessary standard and metric hand tools required to perform the essential duties of the position. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- For more information regarding the position please contact the recruiter Ulysses Gerardo ator via email at
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member4 Form DD214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference.The Veterans Preference Policy C3 is available here: https://rivcocob/boardpoliciesReasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rchr/disabilityProof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services NACES or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. AICE.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other nonjobrelated factors.PreEmployment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of preemployment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A preemployment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
