The ideal candidate will have considerable experience in helicopter maintenance and experience directing and supervising an FAA-approved helicopter maintenance services program. Incumbent will receive 5% certification pay for maintaining a FAA Inspection Authorization Certificate.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, & EXPERIENCE:
- Considerable experience in helicopter maintenance which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- The required knowledge, skills, and abilities can also be obtained by five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance of turbine-powered helicopters which has included two (2) years directing and supervising an FAA-approved helicopter maintenance services program.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must possess and maintain a FAA Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic's License issued two (2) years prior to employment date.
- Must be able to obtain an Inspection Authorization Certificate within one year of employment.
- Must possess and maintain a valid California driver license.
- Must be able to obtain a Department of the Interior Mechanic qualification and Department of Agriculture and Forest Service licenses/certificates for specific helicopters.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of: the maintenance and repair of the Bell 204, 205, 206, 212, UH1, UH-60 and any other helicopters the County purchases; gas turbine engines; accessories, and fuel control' helicopter electrical systems.
- Working knowledge of: helicopter aerodynamics, vibrations, and flight characteristics.
- Considerable ability to: diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and structural malfunctions; inspect design, fabrication, and maintenance work performed by technicians.
- Working ability to: supervise, evaluate, and train staff; identify maintenance and repair needs; read, understand, interpret, and cross-reference helicopter maintenance manuals, charts, graphs, and blueprints; engineer, fabricate, and install systems; maintain repair records according to FAA guidelines; identify and solve problems; completely strip and rebuild helicopters; maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, vendors and county staff.
- Thoroughly skilled in: the operation of specialized shop equipment and tools.
Supplemental Information:
Work is primarily performed in a hanger or inside helicopters. Employees are exposed to mechanical and chemical hazards and must be able to perform in-flight testing of repairs on helicopters. Work requires a wide-range of motion, working in confined spaces, and lifting more than 50 pounds. Incumbents may work under adverse conditions. On a rotating basis, must be available to work standby/on-call and willing/able to respond to emergencies after normal working hours within twenty (20) minutes of initial notification.
How to apply:
To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ventura/jobs/4324832/sheriffs-chief-helicopter-maintenance-technician?keywords=helicopter&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs