Aircraft Mechanic

Ncagr; Kenansville (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Forest Service is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic to maintain and repair state aircraft, supporting wildfire suppression and aviation operations from the Duplin Hangar in Kenansville, NC. The role requires FAA A&P certification and relevant experience.

Responsibilities include inspections, testing, and ensuring compliance with FARs and airworthiness records. Residency near the duty location is expected, with required state licensing and safety certifications as applicable.

Qualifications

• Graduation from FAA approved aviation maintenance technician school and one year of experience in aircraft inspection, maintenance and repair.
• Or high school or GED and three years of related experience or equivalent training.
• Possession of valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant license required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the NC Forest Service aircraft and assist in wildfire suppression.
• Perform inspections, repairs and tests per maintenance manuals.
• Ensure compliance with FARs and logbook sign-off requirements.

Skills

Aircraft knowledge

Turbine engine repair

Hydraulic systems

FAA regulatory knowledge

Maintenance testing

Education

FAA-approved aviation maintenance technician school

High school diploma or GED

Related experience

Job description

## Aircraft MechanicApply: Duplin County, NC: Full time: Posted 4 Days Ago: End Date: September 24, 2026 (10 days left to apply): JR-123455**Agency**Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services**Division**North Carolina Forest Service**Job Classification Title**Aircraft Mechanic (S)**Position Number**60031652**Grade**NC12**About Us**The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.**Description of Work**Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above. The North Carolina Forest Service is a team of professionals who provide forest protection, emergency response, resource management and environmental education to the residents and landowners of North Carolina through a variety of programs. The NC Forest Service provides services to the 100 counties in North Carolina. The NCFS Aviation Division is responsible for fire detection and suppression, airborne pest control detection, water quality, hazard reduction burning, and other supporting flights. The primary purpose of the NCFS Maintenance Organization is to maintain the Division’s aircraft and serve on the flight crew to assist in wildfire suppression. Residency requirement - Must reside within one hour of required duty station. Duty Station Location: Duplin Hangar, 212 Airport Road, Kenansville, NC 28349 Must have a NC Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**Recruitment Range: $47,703 - $83,479* Knowledge of fixed and rotary aircraft and their repair, turbine engine repair, single and multi-engine application, and hydraulic systems.* Computer experience necessary for electronic Airworthiness (AD) and (Service Bulletins (SB) search and maintenance tracking system.* Working knowledge of FARs pertaining to maintenance and logbook sign off.* Ability to perform testing and checks on all aircraft components and system required by maintenance manuals.Click Here to Learn more about State Employee Benefits.**Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.** Please follow the instructions to apply online. **It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application.**Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22. All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position. \\* Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. \\* Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201.**Minimum Education and Experience**Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.Graduation from an FAA approved aviation maintenance technician school and one year of experience in aircraft inspection, maintenance and repair; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.Necessary Special Requirements:Possession of valid Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant license.May require current certification by the EPA as a type I, II, III or Universal technician as required by CFR part 82, subpart F.