Aircraft Mechanic

Helicopter Jobs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, DC seeks an Aircraft Mechanic within the Air Support Unit to maintain and certify departmental aircraft for airworthiness. The role involves performing a wide array of work in aviation maintenance and repairs to ensure safe operations for citywide missions.

The incumbent works under the National Association of Government Employees (NAGE) bargaining unit and may be required to pay an agency fee through payroll deductions.

Job description

There is only one city in the country that can say it is the Nation’s Capital – Washington, D.C. Given that distinction, The Metropolitan Police Department is the premiere law enforcement organization in the city. We receive over 22 million visitors a year, have almost 700,000 residents, and 21,000 private business. The Department consists of more than 4,200 members: approximately 3,550 sworn members and over 650 civilian employees. We are one of the most diverse and highly trained departments in the country. We have the honor of safeguarding and protecting not only our nation’s residents, but also people from all over the world. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) offers an attractive benefits package. The benefits package includes competitive compensation, health insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, short and long term disability and life insurance, as well a strong retirement benefit and savings options. Employees are also eligible for our employer contributed 401a plan after one year of employment. Additional perks such as discounts on wireless carriers, gym memberships, amusement park tickets and much more! Additional information can be found at: DCHR Benefits. This position is located in the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), Homeland Security Bureau (HSB), Special Operations Division (SOD), Air Support Unit (ASU). The ASU maintains and certifies all aircraft for suitability. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the air worthiness of departmental aircrafts by performing a wide array of work involving aviation maintenance and repairs. This Aircraft Mechanic position is covered under the National Association of Government Employees (NAGE) bargaining unit and you may be required to pay an agency fee through direct payroll deductions. The Incumbent Will Be Responsible For The Following