Helicopter Mechanic Fire Emergency

Applications will be accepted from Wednesday December 3 2025 at 8:00 AM (PT) until Tuesday December 16 2025 before 5:00 PM (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 PM (PT) on December 16 2025 before 5:00 PM (PT) to be accepted.

The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimouslyratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires including the Palisades and Eaton Fires that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County this may be the opportunity for you.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergencyHelicopter Mechanicvacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster.

Under the emergency order applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

During your initial work period you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Helicopter Mechanic position.

Gathers and interprets information from a variety of sources (e.g. pilots manufacturers maintenance manuals wiring diagrams illustrated parts breakdown test results Technical Bulletins etc.) by asking questions reading conducting tests and performing in-flight duties order to troubleshoot guide inspection and perform maintenance repairs.

Performs daily periodic hourly and other inspections as required by manufacturers Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and/or County policy to determine airworthiness of helicopters serviceability of aircraft appliances and to identify problems or potential problems.

Troubleshoots electrical mechanical hydraulic and structural problems on helicopters using visual inspection techniques and a variety of test equipment (e.g. volt-ohm meter pressure gauges computer diagnostic equipment etc.) in order to locate the source of problems and determine what corrective actions are needed (e.g. adjustments repairs replacement of parts etc.).

Repairs removes and replaces defective parts overhauling parts fabricating parts etc. using a variety of handheld hydraulic and power tools and equipment (e.g. pullers wrenches dead-blow hammers etc.) in order to make the aircraft or component airworthy and return it to service.

Cleans using brushes rags/towels hoses stepladders soaps and solvents etc. in order to facilitate visual inspection of the aircraft prevent corrosion and to give the aircraft a clean professional and well-maintained appearance.

Writes reports completes forms and makes logbook entries (e.g. brief written reports inspection checklists maintenance logs work orders etc.) by hand and/or using a computer word processing and/or email application in order to document the performance of scheduled maintenance report issues or problems provide information to others (e.g. supervisors coworkers pilots etc.) and to be in compliance with manufacturers guidance Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and/or County policy.

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

Three years (full-time) experience gained within the last five years in the repair and maintenance of twin engine turbine-powered helicopters such as the Bell 412 and/or Sikorsky UH60/70. One year of the required experience must have been in: Responsible charge of repairs and overhauls to return certified helicopters to flight status in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration Regulations and manufacturer requirements or- Responsible charge of repairs and overhauls to return non-certified helicopters to flight status in compliance with manufacturer requirements in either a Department of Defense/U.S. Military or private contractor environment.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATE:
A current valid Airframe and Power Plant Mechanicscertificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)*.

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
During your initial work period the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

APPLICATION & FILING INFORMATION:

Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add and to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe you can always check for notifications by logging into and viewing your profile inbox which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance before the posting closes as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address and if you already have a job seeker account on you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information please visit: Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations please visit: Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at .

Veterans Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy in all open competitive examinations (i.e. examinations open to everyone) the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veterans credit please visit: September 2025