The City of Virginia Beach is hiring a Helicopter Mechanic to perform skilled mechanical work on helicopters to include but not limited to:

• Schedule and perform all types of servicing and maintenance on helicopters in accordance with FAA regulations and manufacturers' directives to keep helicopters operational
• Repair and replace worn or defective engine parts
• Reassemble and install engine in aircraft
• Repair and replace defects in airframe, main rotor, transmission, or other parts of the aircraft
• Adjust and repair electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories and instruments
• Maintain log books in accordance with FAA regulations and parts inventory
• Run-in rebuilt assemblies, or to troubleshoot special problems
• Maintain adequate inventory of parts and fuel and maintain accurate records of same
• Perform pre-flight tests accurately in accordance with FAA regulations
• Efficiently supervise subordinate mechanics, shop, and flight operations area
• Recommendations for aircraft modification are consistently understandable, feasible and viable.

This position is designated ALPHA I and individual will be required to work in emergency events and inclement weather.

Joining the City of Virginia Beach comes with its perks! Benefits include: 11 paid holidays, 3 flexible personal holidays each year, paid time off, retirement and savings plans, medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, and more.

The City of Virginia Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• High school or GED plus three (3) years of advanced mechanical experience in aircraft maintenance and repair supplemented by FAA Airframe and Power Plant Technician License; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina driver’s license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV driver’s license eligibility requirements.
• Must possess a current Helicopter Private Pilot’s License.

Preferences:

• Possess current Helicopter Private Pilot's License.
• Possess current Commercial Pilot License
• Possess a current Inspection Authorization
• 5 years or more advanced mechanical experience in aircraft maintenance
• Rated in MD530F
• Flight Instructor Rated
• Operational experience with MD530F equipped with Flir Downlink data system and police aviation operations
• Skills in diagnosing mechanical malfunctions and determining the appropriate repair or maintenance procedures.
• Skills in the use of hydraulic test instruments and diagnostic test equipment.
• Skills in pre-flight testing aircraft.
• Skills in the interpretation of repair and parts manuals.
• Ability to climb ladders and equipment access steps.
• Ability to operate equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to respond to emergency calls after normal working hours.
• Ability to read and interpret FAA regulations.
• Ability to accurately record work performed and time required to perform work