Aircraft Mechanic - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania : Job Details

Begin an exciting opportunity to utilize your expertise in aircraft mechanics for the Pennsylvania State Police! We are seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Aircraft Mechanic to join our team at Capital City Airport. Your work in this role will help us ensure aircraft maintenance operations are conducted safely, effectively, and efficiently. Apply today to start a rewarding career while implementing the skills and knowledge you have gained!

In this position, you will provide aircraft maintenance support to ensure certificated aircraft are maintained, inspected, repaired, and operated in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration's rules and regulations and the manufacturer's specifications. Your work will involve assisting in the performance of aircraft inspections, which require disassembly to allow access to various components. You will also visually inspect the frame, components, and accessories of department aircraft. Some of your duties include servicing and lubricating aircraft, as well as adjusting flight and engine controls to maintain proper performance. Additionally, you will perform a wide variety of repairs and troubleshoot problems experienced by pilots regarding aircraft performance.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience as an aircraft mechanic; including completion of an accredited course in aircraft mechanics; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a standard high school or vocational school; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• You must be in possession of a current Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic license.

Additional Requirements:

• You must possess a current Class C driver's license.

• You must have possession of an Inspection Authorization Certificate.

• You must be willing and able to learn and work on Bell 407 aircraft.

• You must be willing to travel out of state for aircraft factory training.

• You must be willing to travel within the Commonwealth to provide off-site maintenance.

• You must have served as a mechanic under FAA certificate and ratings, either as a mechanic or mechanic supervisor within the last 24 months.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Possession of two years minimum Turbo Prop aircraft maintenance experience to include but not limited to:
  • PC-12 Pilatus experience
  • Cessna Caravan experience
  • Beechcraft King air experience

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.