Aircraft Technician
Aircraft Technician
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
The Department of Public Safetys mission is to protect human life and property by enforcing state laws deterring criminal activity and providing vital support to the state of Arizona and its citizens.
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AIRCRAFT TECHNICIAN - ROTARY WING
Salary:$66547.94 - $91501.28
To apply you must go to the DPS website. Click here and follow the instructions to submit your on-line application.
Responsible for field and shop repair and maintenance of helicopters to ensure airworthiness. Under general direction repairs overhauls inspects maintains cleans and returns helicopters to service; performs related work as required. Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Aircraft Technician Supervisor as required. The duties and responsibilities of this class are governed by established maintenance schedules limitations of shop and field maintenance facilities and Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
This recruitment will be used to establish an 18-month eligibility list to be used for current and future vacancies in the Phoenix area.
All Levelsof Aircraft Technician require:
- High school diploma or possession of a G.E.D. certificate.
- Possession of a valid technicians license with airframe and power plant ratings issued by the FAA.
- Possession of a valid Arizona driver license.
- Possession of a complete set of aircraft technicians tools.
- Experience in the repair and maintenance of turbine helicopters.
- Absence of violations of FAA regulations.
In addition to the above requirements the following qualifications shall also apply:
Requires three (3) years of experience in the last five (5) years maintaining helicopters with responsibility for completing major and minor overhauls to return helicopters to flight status.
Progression to the next step requires an overall performance rating of at least Standard in the last 12 months.
Applicants must complete an examination process. A polygraph and background investigation are required for successful applicants. DPS supports a drug-free work environment through pre-employment drug testing.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply: Drivers License Requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees in cooperation with the State of Arizona.
Accrued vacation pay and sick days
10 paid holidays per year
Deferred compensation plan
Top-ranked retirement plans
Affordable medical dental vision life and short & long-term disability insurance plans
Employee Assistance Peer and Family Support Programs
Bus Cards (Subsidized partially by the State)
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule employees enjoy improved work/life balance report higher job satisfaction and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling . Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
