Aircraft Mechanic

South Florida Water Management District; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Florida Retirement System

Job summary

South Florida Water Management District Flight Department in Wellington, FL seeks an experienced aviation mechanic to diagnose, repair and overhaul turbine helicopters in accordance with manufacturers’ specs and FAA regulations.

Requires High School Diploma or GED, 4+ years’ experience, and Airframe and Power Plant certification. Bell 407/206 experience preferred; duties include in-hangar work with occasional field calls.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 4+ years’ experience servicing, diagnosing, overhauling and repairing turbine helicopters
• Bell 407/206 experience preferred; FAA training a plus
• FAA Aircraft Mechanic Airframe and Power Plant certificate required

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair and overhaul turbine helicopters per manufacturers’ specifications and FAA regulations
• Respond to mechanical breakdowns, including field calls when required
• Work primarily in hangar with occasional extended hours and overtime as needed

Skills

FAA A&P certified

Aviation maintenance experience

Manual dexterity

Education

Airframe and Power Plant certification

Tools

Power tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Performs a range of routine tasks involving the diagnosis and repair to all District aircraft according to manufacturers' specifications and Federal Aviation regulations. Has completed necessary trade school courses and possesses required FAA Aircraft Mechanic Airframe and Power Plant Certificate. Knowledge of aviation concepts, practices, and procedures, possesses basic tools suitable for maintenance work on aircraft. Works under general supervision.

Some field work is involved when responding to mechanical breakdown calls. Position may involve contact with carbon monoxide and dusts, and materials including waste oils, grease, coolants, acids, adhesives, dirty and greasy parts, and cleaning parts using solvents. Work area is subjected to impact noise. Some segmental vibration to the upper body is caused by the use of impact driven hand tools. Considerable manual hand turning activity caused by the use of tools.

Hours of operation will generally be from 7am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, but may require occasional extended or weekend hours.

Overtime may be required based on job needs, weather and/ or environmental conditions. Work mostly will be in the hangar, observing and examining machinery and parts in operation to detect malfunctioning or defective units.

Reporting location will be SFWMD Hanger Wellington, Florida

Employment Guidelines

High School Diploma or GED and 4+ years’ experience servicing, diagnosing, overhauling and repairing turbine helicopters. Emphasis on Bell 407 and 206 aircraft, including engine and avionics repairs; Bell Helicopter factory maintenance training a plus.

The hiring range for this position is $73,652.80 to $95,846.40 (based on education and years of relevant work experience). Equivalent combinationof relevanteducation and experiencemay be substituted as appropriate.

Licenses And Certifications

Valid State of Florida Driver's License (Required)

Airframe and Power Plant certification (Required)

Physical Requirements

Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.

Continuous handling, fingering, reaching, standing, stooping, bending (over grill of vehicle to service engine), pushing and pulling to service and repair aircraft components using both manual and power impact wrenches and other tools for loosening or tightening bolts and nuts and often in awkward positions such as working under dashboards. Intermittent kneeling such as with brake work and removing wheels. Manual dexterity is essential to move the hands easily and skillfully with constant placing and turning motions. Intermittent lifting of tools and parts weighing 10-20 lbs. Intermittent lifting of tires, batteries and cylinder heads weighing up to 50 lbs. Intermittent reclining under equipment on creepers.

The South Florida Water Management District Flight Department employees are required to participate in FAA/DOT drug and alcohol random testing.

Veteran's Preference

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.

Americans With Disabilities Act

The South Florida Water Management District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Bureau at [e-mail]

Enjoy a competitive salary with excellent public sector benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance; Florida Retirement System; deferred compensation; paid vacation; holiday leave; life insurance; and a great professional atmosphere.