What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Aviation Maintenance Technician position at Martin County Sheriff's Office?
General Statement of Job
The position of Part-Time Aviation Maintenance Technician is a non-sworn position with responsibility for inspection, service, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of most aircraft features. Jobholder must meet certification and qualifications in accordance with FAA and MCSO standards. The Part-Time Aviation Maintenance Technician reports directly to the Chief Pilot. Starting salary is $50 / hour, potentially higher depending on experience.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Responsibilities require consistent attention and commitment to the agency’s mission. All duties and tasks are expected to be performed in an effective, efficient and safe manner. The position of Part-Time Aviation Maintenance Technician must accept the responsibility to support and promote this organization’s mission and comply with its directives. Personal conduct and behavior (on duty as well as off duty) must be such that it does not bring disrepute or unnecessarily endanger the public’s trust or confidence in the agency or its members. The position requires a dual ability to uphold the agency’s mission, goals and objectives while ensuring compliance with FAA maintenance requirements.
The duties of the Aviation Maintenance Technician include, but are not limited to:
- Perform maintenance, inspections, and repairs on rotary-wing aircraft.
- Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, including the completion of necessary documentation.
- Maintain and update required FAA forms, AD’S (Airworthiness Directives) logbooks and historical records.
- Conduct troubleshooting and diagnostics on various aircraft systems and components.
- Work closely with other team members to ensure timely and efficient completion of all maintenance tasks.
Minimum Education and Training
Valid FAA Airman Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) License, with field experience on rotary-wing aircraft.
Knowledge of FAA inspection programs / regulations and documentation requirements.
Familiarity with FAA Forms and AD Log historical record-keeping systems.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
FAA Airman Inspection Authorization (IA) License.
Additional field experience in aircraft maintenance and inspections.
Experience with Bell 206 series and / or Airbus rotary-wing aircraft.
Experience with SAFRAN Arriel 2D and/or Rolls-Royce 250 series type engines.
Physical Demands:
Tasks are performed inside and outside, and typically require light and heavy lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying heavy loads.
Work Environment:
This position may entail time flying in agency aircraft for troubleshooting and safety maintenance.
Work is performed in both a typical office setting, as well as outside in various weather conditions with noise, fumes, gases, smoke/flames or other odors.
Salary : $50
