Helicopter Mechanic

The LVMPD is an EEO employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department offers extremely competitive benefits in addition to the annual salary. These benefits however are subject to change.

• 3 weeks of annual vacation; 104 hours of annual sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year.
• 3 bonus shifts per year if no more than 3 days of sick leave are used; and three personal days per year.
• Holiday compensation for working a holiday at straight time pay or additional annual leave.
• Direct deposit of paychecks; deferred compensation plan is available.
• Nevada has no state income tax and employees do not pay social security taxes.
• Employees will have 1.45% of their salary deducted for Medicare and this amount is matched by LVMPD.
• Health vision and dental insurance is available for employees and their dependents beginning at date of hire at competitive rates.
• Police Employee Assistance Program is a counseling and referral service for employees and their families at no cost to employees.

Salary Information:
The salary for this position is negotiated through a collective bargaining agreement.

***All new employees will be hired at step three of the salary range ($72716.80 annually) and will be eligible for merit increases until reaching the maximum salary in the range.***

Definition
Incumbents 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.

Click here to view a complete copy of the class specification including environmental and physical conditions.

Training Education and Experience

• Three years of increasingly responsible maintenance and repair experience as an FAA-certified Airframe and Powerplant Technician; or
• Five 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 drivers 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 instrument
• Be at least 18 years old by the date of the first test instrument

• Maintenance experience on MD500/MD530 series and Airbus H125 H135 H145 series helicopters.
• Avionics experience.
• Specialized training and classes in helicopterrepair.
• Familiarity with the Digital Airware Aviation Management Software program.

1. Personal 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.
2. Participate in the LVMPD Mental Wellness Program.
3. Be available for callouts.
4. Be available for working shifts holidays and weekends or irregular work hours.
5. Maintain a current FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate and Nevada drivers license;
6. Possess a complete set of aircraft mechanic tools; and
7. Must not have incurred any FAA suspensions/revocations.
8. Vision sufficient to read an aircrafts control board computer screen and fine prints in documents.
9. Color vision sufficient to distinguish among colored power and signal cables and color indicators on an aircrafts control board.
10. Hearing sufficient to hear conversations and directions in person and over the telephone and radio.
11. Dexterity and mobility sufficient to operate inside of and perform maintenance tasks in an aircraft operate standard office equipment and motorized vehicles; climb ladders and stairs; work indoor and outdoor including the office and maintenance shop.
12. Agility sufficient to bend twist crawl stoop squat kneel stretch and reach overhead forward and backward rotate neck and trunk.
13. Endurance sufficient to stand and move around for long periods of time to work in the repair shop; sit at personal computer terminals.
14. Strength sufficient to lift carry and shelve aircraft parts and related items weighing up to 50 lbs.

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 applicants 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

Application Screening (Pass/Fail)
Applicationsand 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 December 11 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 January 5 2026at 10:00 am (PST)
Exam #2: Practical Exam(Weighted 40%) -Tuesday January 6 2026
Exam #3:Oral Board Exam (Weighted 60%) -Wednesday January 7 2026

*The 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 Veterans 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 Veterans Preference Points please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the employment page at Tools

To be successful on the Practical Exam it is strongly recommended that the candidate review and be familiar with the following reference document:

Selection Processes
If 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 areencouraged 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 Departments random drug screening process. For more information on the background process click for a quick video or for specific information.

Please visit the FAQs available on our employment site for a listing of the LVMPDs open competitive selection and employment policies and other pertinent information. Please for additional information pertaining to the LVMPD and its hiring process.

Inquiries
Questions regarding this selection process may be directed to:

• Aimee Davis Human Resources Technician
• Jaime Ward Analyst

Vision: 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.

Mission: 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.

Values: 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.

EEO: The LVMPD is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments to the competitive service shall be made withoutregard to race color religion sex age disability sexual orientation national origin genetic information military serviceor political affiliation and shall be based on merit and fitness only.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: