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| Aircraft Mechanic Job in Mesa, Arizona
An Aircraft Mechanic is assigned to the Police Department Air Support Unit |
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| An Aircraft Mechanic performs skilled technical work involved in the routine inspection, maintenance, repair and overhaul of rotary and fixed-wing aircraft, accessories, and equipment in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Mesa Police Department regulations. An employee of this class is responsible for ensuring and certifying the airworthiness of assigned aircraft in conformance with federal air regulations, manufacturers’ bulletins and service notes, and Airworthiness Directives as issued by the FAA. Work includes: conducting specified periodic inspections of engines and airframes; identifying and correcting defects and malfunctions; servicing, repairing, and modifying engines, airframes, and accessories; replacement of parts; and maintaining records and logs of all inspections, discrepancies, replacements, check lists, and the daily status of aircraft. In addition, the Aircraft Mechanic is responsible for contacting vendors to obtain quotes and order parts. This class performs related duties as required. |
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| Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. A minimum of three years full-time paid experience maintaining helicopters. Possession of a valid Mechanic’s License with an airframe and power plant (A & P) rating issued by the FAA, and the absence of violations of FAA regulations. Must possess a valid Arizona Driver’s License by hire date. Because of the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation and polygraph is required. Must possess hand and precision tools necessary for the proper and efficient maintenance of aircraft and engines with the exception of special tools, required for specific aircraft. |
