What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aircraft Mechanic - Mosquito Control position at County of Volusia, FL?
Salary : $22.47 - $40.31 Hourly
Location : New Smyrna Beach, FL
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 25-00184
Department : Public Works
Division : Mosquito Control
Opening Date : 02 / 24 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 10 / 2025 12 : 00 AM Eastern
Major Functions
The County of Volusia is seeking an experienced Aircraft Mechanic for the Mosquito Control Division. This position is located in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, and will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of rotor wing aircraft in accordance with manufacturer specifications and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards and requirements. The candidate must be detail-oriented and understand that this position may require extended work hours and some work at off-site locations for repairs / return to the hangar. The position is required to support all aerial missions, including safety, flight following, loading, acquisition of related items, maintenance and coordination of fuel farm, and other miscellaneous duties.
Illustrative Duties
NOTE : These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)
- Performs preventative maintenance on aircraft.
- Overhauls and repairs aircraft and systems as required by FAA regulations and necessity.
- Performs regular scheduled maintenance and inspections of aircraft and systems as required.
- Maintains spare parts stock for aircraft.
- Keeps up to date records and submits necessary reports.
- Maintains stationary and mobile fuel tanks (Jet A) and ensures compliance with regulations.
- May assist pilots in aerial inspection and spraying of mosquito habitats.
- May assist in the repair and maintenance of vehicles.
- May repair small equipment, motors, engines, and spray application equipment.
- May provide support in transporting material for night missions and remote loading.
- Maintains catalogs and technical manuals.
- Maintains tools and equipment to support operations.
- May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
- Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
- Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
- Responds to emergencies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education :
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED.
Experience / Training / Certification :
Two (2) years of experience as a helicopter mechanic.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have an FAA Airframe Rating with no adverse administrative actions and maintain thereafter.
Must have an FAA Power Plant Rating with no adverse administrative actions and maintain thereafter.
Must meet and maintain Federal Aviation Regulation Part 65 requirements (14 CFR Part 65).
Must possess a basic set of tools appropriate for the maintenance of helicopters.
License / s :
Must possess a valid driver's license at time of hire.
Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire and maintain thereafter.
Must obtain a valid Public Health Pest Control License from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) within six (6) months of hire and maintain thereafter.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT
The position is located in New Smyrna Beach, FL. Must be able to travel to various off-site work locations throughout Volusia County for repairs and return to hangar. Out of county travel may be required.
ADA REQUIREMENTS :
Physical Demands : Ability to perform essential duties and responsibilities and meet the minimum qualifications. Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50 lbs. Ability to see, hear, walk, stand, crouch, bend, stoop, kneel, smell, climb, reach, handle; manual dexterity. Visual acuity (peripheral vision, depth perception and color acuity) necessary to operate motorized vehicles, read schematics and ensure close tolerances and specifications are met working with aircraft components.
Environmental Demands : Inside and outside work. Ability to tolerate inclement weather including heat, rain, humidity, cold, fumes, odors, noise, vibration, and dust. Potential exposure to chemicals, pesticides, confined spaces, welder flash, grinding dust, hot engines and sandblasting.
Mental Demands : Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals and instructions; safety instructions, schematics; instructions, procedures, memos. Ability to perform shop math. Ability to write at a level to relay information, instructions, data, details and ideas. Ability to speak clearly and concisely to relay instructions, directions, details, and information.
Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes :
HEALTH INSURANCE
RETIREMENT
SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE
PAID TIME OFF
HOLIDAYS
The County of Volusia observes the following holidays annually :
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Temporary and intermittent employees are not paid for holidays and are not eligible for benefits.
NOTE : Your response to the following supplemental questions must match the information in the work experience section on your application. If your responses do not match, your application will be deemed incomplete and will disqualify you from further consideration.
Did you graduate from High School or do you possess a GED?
Are you at least 18 years old?
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Do you have a valid Florida driver's license?
If you answered "No" to the previous question, will you be able to obtain a Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire and maintain thereafter?
Do you have at least two (2) years of experience as a helicopter mechanic?
If you answered yes to the previous questions, please indicate the following :
1) the number of years,
2) position title and
3) the name of the agency / organization(s).
If you answered None, please indicate N / A.
Do you have an FAA Airframe Rating with no adverse administrative actions?
Do you have a FAA Power Plant Rating with no adverse administrative actions?
Do you possess a valid Public Health Pest Control License from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)?
Do you understand you must meet and maintain Federal Aviation Regulation Part 65 requirements (14 CFR Part 65)?
Do you understand that you must possess a basic set of tools appropriate for the maintenance of helicopters?
Do you understand that you must obtain a valid Public Health Pest Control License from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) within six (6) months of hire and maintain thereafter?
Do you have at least two (2) years of experience working with the following aircraft?
If you have any experience with any of the above aircraft, please indicate the years of experience, position title and the name of the agency / organization(s). If you have no experience, please indicate N / A.
Have you ever worked as a temporary / lease employee for the County of Volusia?
Where did you hear about this position?
Required Question
Salary : $22 - $40
