Helicopter Mechanic

The City of San Diego; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Diego is seeking a skilled Helicopter Mechanic to inspect, repair, overhaul, and maintain Bell 212/412 and Sikorsky UH-60/S70 helicopters. Candidates must interpret manuals, troubleshoot issues, and verify resolutions before returning aircraft to service.

Required are five years of full-time helicopter maintenance experience with at least three years in field maintenance and an FAA A&P license.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time experience maintaining and repairing Bell 212/412 and/or Sikorsky UH-60/S70 helicopters, including three years of field maintenance.
• Two years of the five years must include major/minor repairs to return aircraft to service.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license required; California driver licenses standards noted during process.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, overhaul, maintain, service and clean helicopters per manuals and directives.
• Coordinate parts ordering and track component service life; maintain aircraft records.
• Perform daily inspections of airframe, engines and special equipment; ensure readiness for service.

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Field maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading manuals

Education

FAA Airframe and Powerplant license

Tools

Bell 212/412 systems

Sikorsky UH-60/S70 platforms

Maintenance manuals

Job description

JOB INFORMATION

Helicopter Mechanic positions perform skilled and technical work including inspecting, repairing, overhauling, maintaining, servicing, and cleaning Bell 212/412 and Sikorsky UH-60/S70 helicopters; examine and interpret information received from pilots and/or from tests to make adjustments and/or repairs to the aircraft; troubleshoot identified problems; initiate corrective measures and verify the resolution of the problems; read and follow manufacturers' maintenance technical manuals, approved aircraft inspection programs, and Federal Aviation Association (FAA) airworthiness directives for the inspection, maintenance and repair activities of City helicopters; coordinate the ordering of parts and components; remove and replace small and large components; track components' service life limits (time); inspect or overhaul at predetermined calendar or flight hour limits utilizing computerized record keeping and component record cards; schedule overhauls and maintain aircraft records; maintain and coordinate calibration of all tools and test equipment; return the aircraft to service; perform daily inspection of airframe, engines and all specialized equipment to include, but not limited to, rescue hoists, fire fighting tank and hover fill system, and forward looking infrared camera system (FLIR); perform engine compressor washing in accordance with engine manufacturers' maintenance manual; attend aircraft and engine manufacturers' training and maintenance managers' conferences; and perform other duties as assigned.

Helicopter Mechanic positions perform skilled and technical work including inspecting, repairing, overhauling, maintaining, servicing, and cleaning Bell 212/412 and Sikorsky UH-60/S70 helicopters; examine and interpret information received from pilots and/or from tests to make adjustments and/or repairs to the aircraft; troubleshoot identified problems; initiate corrective measures and verify the resolution of the problems; read and follow manufacturers' maintenance technical manuals, approved aircraft inspection programs, and Federal Aviation Association (FAA) airworthiness directives for the inspection, maintenance and repair activities of City helicopters; coordinate the ordering of parts and components; remove and replace small and large components; track components' service life limits (time); inspect or overhaul at predetermined calendar or flight hour limits utilizing computerized record keeping and component record cards; schedule overhauls and maintain aircraft records; maintain and coordinate calibration of all tools and test equipment; return the aircraft to service; perform daily inspection of airframe, engines and all specialized equipment to include, but not limited to, rescue hoists, fire fighting tank and hover fill system, and forward looking infrared camera system (FLIR); perform engine compressor washing in accordance with engine manufacturers' maintenance manual; attend aircraft and engine manufacturers' training and maintenance managers' conferences; and perform other duties as assigned.

Notes:

• Employees in job classifications represented by AFSME Local 127 are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:
• 3.5% effective 7/1/27
• 2% effective 7/1/28
• 2% effective 1/1/29
• In addition to the scheduled general wage increases, the following equity adjustment wage increase is also scheduled to take effect for Helicopter Mechanic : 5% effective 1/1/29
• Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
• Helicopter Mechanic employees who operate commercial vehicles are required by California State Law, as a condition of employment, to submit to drug and alcohol testing. Prior to hire, a background check will be completed in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and with former employers regarding drug and alcohol testing results.
  

EXPERIENCE:

Five years of full-time experience maintaining and repairing Bell 212/412 and/or Sikorsky UH-60/S70 helicopters, which MUST include three years of full-time helicopter field maintenance. Two years of the five years must have been as an aircraft mechanic charged with completing major and minor repairs to return aircraft to service.

Note:

• City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.
  

CERTIFICATION:

A valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic's license.

LICENSE:

A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.

Note:

• A valid California Class B Driver License with Hazardous Materials and Tank Endorsements is required within six months from date of hire.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

• Possession of a valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspection Authorization certificate.
• Completion of the Bell Helicopter 212 or 412 initial maintenance training.
• Completion of Sikorsky UH60 or S70 initial maintenance training or military equivalent.
• Completion of Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T-3DF initial maintenance training.
• Completion of General Electric T700/701 initial maintenance training or military equivalent.
• Completion of the UTAS/Goodrich initial hoist maintenance training.
• Experience in avionics installation and repair.