Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic

Title: Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic DSP02640

State Role Title:Equipment Serv Repair Tech II

Hiring Range: Salary is Negotiable and Commensurate with Experience.

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of State Police

Location:Richmond Virginia

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Position:

The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire an Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic in our Aviation Division in Chesterfield Virginia. The job duties for this position include but are not limited to:

Performing necessary repairs and maintenance to keep Department aircraft operationally ready.
Assisting with inspections of Department aircraft.
Marinating aircraft records and instructions for continued airworthiness manuals.
Ordering supplies and parts.

About the Agency:

Were more than a law enforcement agency were a team of problem-solvers innovators and public servants shaping Virginias future. At VSP your skills make an impact that reaches every community across the Commonwealth. If youre ready for meaningful work real growth and a supportive culture that feels like family your next career starts here.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge:

Working knowledge of aircraft systems and relevant equipment and procedures.

Skill:

In the use of aircraft mechanic tools.

Ability:

To diagnose maintenance problems.
To assist in performance of inspections as prescribed by FAA and manufacturers.
To maintain records and logs.
To interpret and follow oral and written instructions.
To perform maintenance and repair in a professional manner.
FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate required.
No FAA license suspensions in the past 5 years.
Rotorcraft experience required.
Training in aircraft repair and moderate experience in maintenance of airplanes and helicopters.
The successful applicant may be required to execute up to a 60-month written agreement should additional factory schools need to be completed.
Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Additional Considerations

N/a

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Elements of the selection process include the screening of application(s); the interviewing of qualified candidate(s) to include pre-employment testing a presentation and/or a work sample if applicable; salary negotiation(s) if applicable; a background investigation; and a medical evaluation if applicable. The anticipated duration of the pre-employment process is determined by the successful completion of the above items.

Applications cover letters and/or resumes shall only be accepted on-line through the PageUp recruitment management system at and must be received by 11:55 P. M. on April 30 2026. Please limit resumes to four pages and cover letters to one page. Any additional attachments received in excess of this will not be considered.

PageUp provides confirmation of receipt of your application resume and/or cover letter submitted successfully. Please refer to your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. For questions please contact the Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations Section of the Human Resources Division at

It is the policy of the Department of State Police (the Department) that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture hair type and protective hairstyles such as braids locks and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions.

This policy shall be adhered to in all aspects of Departmental employment practices. It does not permit the lowering of bona fide job requirements performance criteria or qualifications to give preference to any state employee or applicant for state employment based on the above prohibitions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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Contact Information

Name: Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations Section of the Human Resources Division

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.