FAA-Certified Helicopter Mechanic - Hands-On & Field Training

City of Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Los Angeles Helicopter Maintenance is seeking a Helicopter Mechanic to inspect, repair, overhaul, service, and return City-owned helicopters to service. The role requires FAA Airframe and Power Plant certification and a valid CA driver’s license, with weekend and holiday availability.

The annual salary starts at $126,428 with a 5.5% FAA Inspection Authorization bonus and an additional 2.75% bonus for heavy duty equipment work. Occasional factory training travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Three years of full-time paid experience as an FAA Certified Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic, with recent work in specified helicopter models.
• Valid FAA A&P certificate is required at filing time.
• A California Class C driver's license is required at appointment.
• Applicants must submit the FAA certificate and, if applicable, DD-214-1 and Qualifications Questionnaire as part of the online filing.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, overhaul, service, clean and return City helicopters to service.
• May travel for factory training as needed by the repair station.
• Prior experience with aircraft maintenance standards and FAA regulations is used in the interview evaluation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools proficiency

Electrical/mechanical troubleshooting

Education

FAA Airframe and Power Plant Certificate

Class C driver's license (CA)

Job description

City of Los Angeles Helicopter Maintenance is seeking a Helicopter Mechanic to inspect, repair, overhaul, service, and return City-owned helicopters to service. The role requires FAA Airframe and Power Plant certification and a valid CA driver’s license, with weekend and holiday availability.

The annual salary starts at $126,428 with a 5.5% FAA Inspection Authorization bonus and an additional 2.75% bonus for heavy duty equipment work. Occasional factory training travel may be required.