Job Summary :
Responsible for field and shop repair and maintenance of helicopters to ensure airworthiness. Under general direction, repairs, overhauls, inspects, maintains, cleans, and returns helicopters to service;
performs related work as required. Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Aircraft Technician Supervisor as required.
The duties and responsibilities of this class are governed by established maintenance schedules, limitations of shop and field maintenance facilities, and Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
All Levels of Aircraft Technician require :
- High school diploma or possession of a G.E.D. certificate.
- Possession of a valid technician's license with airframe and power plant ratings issued by the FAA.
- Possession of a valid Arizona driver license.
- Possession of a complete set of aircraft technician's tools.
- Experience in the repair and maintenance of turbine helicopters.
- Absence of violations of FAA regulations.
In addition to the above requirements, the following qualifications shall also apply :
Requires three (3) years of experience in the last five (5) years, maintaining helicopters, with responsibility for completing major and minor overhauls to return helicopters to flight status.
Pre-Employment Requirements :
Applicants must complete an examination process. A polygraph and background investigation are required for successful applicants.
DPS supports a drug-free work environment through pre-employment drug testing.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply : Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply :
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits :
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees in cooperation with the State of Arizona.
- Accrued vacation pay and sick days
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Deferred compensation plan
- Top-ranked retirement plans
- Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance plans
- Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs
- Bus Cards (Subsidized partially by the State)
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster / adopted child (pilot program).
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our