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Senior Helicopter Mechanic (Police)
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| Salary: |
$29.99 - $37.49 Hourly
$5,198.20 - $6,497.71 Monthly
$62,378.37 - $77,972.54 Annually
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| Job Type: |
Full -Time |
| Location: |
City of Pasadena, California
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MUST APPLY ONLINE
Under limited supervision, oversee and coordinate the maintenance and repair of Police Department helicopters including ordering of parts, maintaining logs, and conducting FAA required inspections; repairs, disassembles, replaces and makes alterations to helicopters; performs related work as assigned. |
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Essential Functions:
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Coordinates and oversees the helicopter maintenance and repair function including disassembling, repairing, replacing and making alterations to helicopters; ensures airworthy condition of helicopters and components including air frames, power plants, main and tail rotor blades, gear cases, clutches, electrical and fuel devices.
Schedules aircraft for patrols, training, maintenance and surveillance; assists in developing the sections budget and ensures that expenditures are maintained within budgetary limitations.
Sets maintenance standards; supervises, trains, directs and coordinates the work performed by assigned staff; ensures that safety standards are followed and maintained.
Maintains logbooks; completes maintenance forms required for FAA certification; maintains a library of materials and information related to helicopter operations and maintenance.
Maintains parts stock inventory control; orders, receives and stocks parts; contacts vendors and maintains current listing of specialized vendors; obtains service vendor contracts, monitors work performed and tracks safety record of contractors; maintains currency in the field of helicopter maintenance and repairs.
Performs repairs of helicopters including airframe, engine, dynamic components, radio systems, searchlights, FLIR, electrical and fuel systems; performs emergency maintenance or repairs on a call out basis. |
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Qualification Guidelines:
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Education and/or Experience
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance would qualify.
Example combinations include graduation from high school or equivalent and five years of air frame and power plant experience in aviation and helicopter maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and inspections including two years with fully articulated rotor systems and reciprocating engines.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of engine overhaul and maintenance procedures and standards; methods, techniques, tools, materials and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of helicopters.
Factory school training or an equivalency is preferred from Bell, Enstrom, and MD Helicopters, and Rolls-Royce model C-20 series engines. Military aviation maintenance also preferred.
Ability to detect and correct mechanical problems; order and maintain stock of parts and supplies; coordinate maintenance standards with Police personnel assigned to Helicopter Pilot duty; possess the physical strength and agility to lift up to 75 lbs, bend in all directions, squeeze with arms and hands, pull and lower up to 75 lbs; establish and maintain cooperative working relations with businesses and City staff; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; keep accurate records.
EXAMINATION
Applicants who appear best qualified based on their application and supplemental application submitted will be invited to any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate their job-related experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Probationary work test period is one year.
VACANCIES
There is one vacancy in the Police Department which may be filled from the established eligibility list. |
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Special Requirements:
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Must have or obtain a Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
Must have current FAA Inspection Authorization and an Air Frame and Power Plant Mechanic License.
Must possess own tools except for those specifically required for model of aircraft to be maintained.
FLSA Non-exempt |
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