Helicopter Mechanic - Extra Help (Civil Service)

Spokane County; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking an entry-level Helicopter Mechanic to provide essential maintenance and inspections for its aviation unit. The ideal candidate will hold an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic's Certificate and have a passion for aviation. This extra help position will offer varied hours and be crucial in supporting air operations while ensuring adherence to all relevant federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have valid A&P Mechanic's Certificate from FAA.
• Occasional night and weekend work required.
• Strong understanding of aviation regulations and maintenance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on helicopters.
• Oversee inspections and ensure compliance with FAA regulations.
• Maintain accurate aircraft maintenance records and logs.

Skills

Technical Aviation Knowledge

Maintenance Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic's Certificate

Job description

Helicopter Mechanic - Extra Help (Civil Service)

Helicopter Mechanic - Extra Help (Civil Service)

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This is a highly technical aviation position and is under the general direction and supervision of the Air Support Unit (ASU) Supervisor and/or the ASU Maintenance Officer and requires an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic's Certificate. Mechanic will be responsible for following all regulations as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Interagency Committee for Aviation Policy (ICAP).

This position is responsible for overseeing and performing scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance; inspections and corrosion control of aircraft components; and maintain appropriate and accurate aircraft records and logs. Work hours are varied as needed and/or required.

This is an extra help position, working on an as needed basis, without a specific number of guaranteed hours per week.

This job posting is for a merged eligibility list from which all Helicopter Mechanic-Extra Help positions in the Spokane County Sheriff's Office will be filled.

Required Additional Documents Checklist-

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED WITH YOUR APPLICATION:

• Copy of Valid Driver's License (front side only)
• Copy of current Airframe and Power Plant mechanics (A&P) certificate from the FAA (front & back)
• Copy of any Training Certificates applicable to this position
• Copy of DD-214 Member Form 4 (if applicable; see RCW 41.04.010 as to how Veteran's Preference is applied)
• Copy of Permanent Resident Card AKA "Green Card" (if applicable; front side only)
• Copy of Employment Authorization Document (EAD) card / Form I-797 (Notice of Action) / Form I-821D (if applicable; Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients)
  
  

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE SCHOOL REGISTRAR OR THEIR THIRD-PARTY AFFILIATE:

Official transcripts from the school of your highest level of education and/or transcripts showing proof of your highest degree obtained must be submitted to the Civil Service office in order to move forward in the hiring process. All transcripts must be official documents; they cannot be uploaded by applicants to their application.

Examples: If you graduated high school and have some college credits, but no degree, you will need to order BOTH high school and your college transcripts; if you have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree and no additional college, then only order the transcript showing proof of your degree; if you have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree plus additional college, please order BOTH college transcripts, etc.

Accepted Methods For Transcript Submission

• Electronic Submission: If your school distributes official, electronic transcripts, have your school registrar email the official transcripts directly to: [e-mail] (electronic transcripts will ONLY be accepted if sent directly by the school registrar or their 3rd party affiliate; applicants may not email transcripts directly)
• Alternate Arrangements: If your school does not issue electronic transcripts, please email: [e-mail] to make alternate arrangements.
  
  

RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETE APPLICATIONS.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

TESTING INFORMATION: DATE/TIME TO BE DETERMINED

Training & Experience Form

Applicants who meet the minimum requirements and have submitted complete applications will be emailed a Training & Experience Form with a specified deadline.

Oral Board Interview

Oral Board Interviews will be scheduled at a later date for those who submit their complete Training & Experience Form by the specified deadline.

Overall Placement on the eligibility list will be determined by 50% Training & Experience Form score and 50% Oral Board Interview score.

An overall combined score of at least 70% must be achieved in order to be placed on the eligibility list.

PLEASE NOTE: All Civil Service exams, oral board interviews, or any other interview involved with this position must be conducted in-person at the applicant's expense. No Web/Video Conference, over-the-phone, or outside testing facilities are permitted. No exceptions.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Administration

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