County of Santa Barbara
Aircraft Mechanic (Helicopter Mechanic)
County of Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, California, United States,
The County of Santa Barbara is accepting applications to fill one (1) full-time
Helicopter Mechanic
[job classification title: Aircraft Mechanic] vacancy in
Santa Ynez Valley
for the
Air Support Unit .The
Santa Barbara County Air Support Unit (ASU) is a joint unit between the Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office . This cohesive partnership allows responses to all hazard incidents. Examples of mission responses include, but are not limited to, wildland firefighting missions (water dropping, crew insertion, and long line), law enforcement flight operations, ocean and swift water rescue, search, medivac, hoisting, mountain and cliff rescue.POSITION:
Under direction, maintains and repairs aircraft to ensure airworthiness and safe flight operation, and performs other related duties as required.Responsibilities:Performs preventive maintenance, modifications, inspections, and repairs in both shop and field environments to helicopters using specialized equipment, in accordance with appropriate federal aviation regulations, manufacturer's recommendations, technical manuals, and industry standards; may be required to perform preventive maintenance, modifications, inspections, and repairs to fixed-wing aircraft; and maintains standard inventory of spare parts necessary to conduct uninterrupted maintenance, modifications, and repairs.Maintains a comprehensive record system of all maintenance work performed on each aircraft to comply with the component mandates of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the manufacturer.Makes recommendations to the unit supervisor regarding the need for tools, equipment, and consumable items that may increase the efficiency of the aviation unit.Assists in cleaning the aircraft and maintaining the aviation unit hangar and work area to ensure their clean and safe condition.Attends training to maintain licensing requirements.May drive departmental vehicles to pick up and/or deliver parts or components; and may be required to participate in test flights.Incumbents in this classification may be assigned to drive fuel trucks, dispense fuel, and maintain records of fuel usage.Minimum Requirements:Possession of a valid Federal Aviation Administration Mechanic Certificate with
Airframe and Powerplant Ratings
issued in accordance with 14 C.F.R. 65 subpart D.Two (2) years of post-certificate/ratings experience repairing, maintaining, and approving the return of turbine-powered helicopters to service;
OR ,A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required knowledge, abilities, certificate, and ratings.Additional Qualifications:Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required at the time of appointment.Incumbents may have to obtain a California Class B Driver's License.Incumbents must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed
and
to travel to locations outside Santa Barbara County for periods of up to 14 days in support of incident activities.Knowledge of:
Turbine-powered helicopters maintenance, repair, and inspection techniques; tools and equipment used for the maintenance and repair of turbine-poweredhelicopters; record maintenance practices; and tools and shop safety practices.Ability to:
diagnose mechanical malfunctions and identify maintenance and repair needs; repair and inspection techniques; work effectively with other staff members, pilots, and management staff; work under the direction of the hangar supervisor and/or a director of maintenance; keep detailed records; make independent decisions related to airworthiness; work without close supervision; and organize and prioritize work.Desirable Qualifications:Maintenance and repair experience on helicopter models and series currently operated by Santa Barbara County including Bell medium helicopters, Bell light helicopters, and Sikorsky helicopters.One year of maintenance and repair experience on Cessna fixed-wing aircraft and helicopter models and series currently operated by Santa Barbara County.Attendance at Bell and/or Sikorsky maintenance schools.Federal Aviation Administration Inspection Authorization Certificate.SELECTION PROCESS:Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those candidates who meet the employment standards.Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ):
Candidates will be emailed a notice to complete a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). Failure to submit a PHQ by the deadline will result in disqualification from the selection process. Candidates, who successfully pass the PHQ, will be invited to the next step in the selection process.Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking : Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates.
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Helicopter Mechanic
[job classification title: Aircraft Mechanic] vacancy in
Santa Ynez Valley
for the
Air Support Unit .The
Santa Barbara County Air Support Unit (ASU) is a joint unit between the Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office . This cohesive partnership allows responses to all hazard incidents. Examples of mission responses include, but are not limited to, wildland firefighting missions (water dropping, crew insertion, and long line), law enforcement flight operations, ocean and swift water rescue, search, medivac, hoisting, mountain and cliff rescue.POSITION:
Under direction, maintains and repairs aircraft to ensure airworthiness and safe flight operation, and performs other related duties as required.Responsibilities:Performs preventive maintenance, modifications, inspections, and repairs in both shop and field environments to helicopters using specialized equipment, in accordance with appropriate federal aviation regulations, manufacturer's recommendations, technical manuals, and industry standards; may be required to perform preventive maintenance, modifications, inspections, and repairs to fixed-wing aircraft; and maintains standard inventory of spare parts necessary to conduct uninterrupted maintenance, modifications, and repairs.Maintains a comprehensive record system of all maintenance work performed on each aircraft to comply with the component mandates of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the manufacturer.Makes recommendations to the unit supervisor regarding the need for tools, equipment, and consumable items that may increase the efficiency of the aviation unit.Assists in cleaning the aircraft and maintaining the aviation unit hangar and work area to ensure their clean and safe condition.Attends training to maintain licensing requirements.May drive departmental vehicles to pick up and/or deliver parts or components; and may be required to participate in test flights.Incumbents in this classification may be assigned to drive fuel trucks, dispense fuel, and maintain records of fuel usage.Minimum Requirements:Possession of a valid Federal Aviation Administration Mechanic Certificate with
Airframe and Powerplant Ratings
issued in accordance with 14 C.F.R. 65 subpart D.Two (2) years of post-certificate/ratings experience repairing, maintaining, and approving the return of turbine-powered helicopters to service;
OR ,A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required knowledge, abilities, certificate, and ratings.Additional Qualifications:Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required at the time of appointment.Incumbents may have to obtain a California Class B Driver's License.Incumbents must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed
and
to travel to locations outside Santa Barbara County for periods of up to 14 days in support of incident activities.Knowledge of:
Turbine-powered helicopters maintenance, repair, and inspection techniques; tools and equipment used for the maintenance and repair of turbine-poweredhelicopters; record maintenance practices; and tools and shop safety practices.Ability to:
diagnose mechanical malfunctions and identify maintenance and repair needs; repair and inspection techniques; work effectively with other staff members, pilots, and management staff; work under the direction of the hangar supervisor and/or a director of maintenance; keep detailed records; make independent decisions related to airworthiness; work without close supervision; and organize and prioritize work.Desirable Qualifications:Maintenance and repair experience on helicopter models and series currently operated by Santa Barbara County including Bell medium helicopters, Bell light helicopters, and Sikorsky helicopters.One year of maintenance and repair experience on Cessna fixed-wing aircraft and helicopter models and series currently operated by Santa Barbara County.Attendance at Bell and/or Sikorsky maintenance schools.Federal Aviation Administration Inspection Authorization Certificate.SELECTION PROCESS:Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those candidates who meet the employment standards.Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ):
Candidates will be emailed a notice to complete a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). Failure to submit a PHQ by the deadline will result in disqualification from the selection process. Candidates, who successfully pass the PHQ, will be invited to the next step in the selection process.Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking : Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates.
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