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County of Riverside · 3 hours ago

Aircraft Mechanic

Riverside County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

The County of Riverside is seeking a qualified Aircraft Mechanic for the Riverside County Sheriff's Office. The role involves maintaining and repairing turbine helicopters and fixed wing aircraft, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations, and performing various aircraft inspections and repairs.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair American Eurocopter AS350, Airbus H-125, Airbus H-145, Pilatus PC-12 , as well as other fixed wing aircraft ; conduct pre-flight and post-flight aircraft inspections to ensure airworthiness and compliance with FAA Regulations

Diagnose, evaluate, and record aircraft maintenance problems, and report the same to supervisor as necessary; maintain parts inventory and order parts through a computerized inventory system

Repair airframe and fabrication in both composite and sheet metal airframe components

Perform cleaning, servicing, and major and minor aircraft repairs and modifications; test engines and electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems using gauges and other testing equipment

Adjust, replace, repair, and install any components required for proper aircraft maintenance

Qualification

Aircraft MaintenanceFAA RegulationsAirframePowerplant CertificateTurbine HelicoptersFixed Wing AircraftDiagnostic SkillsRecordkeepingCommunication Skills

Required

One year in the maintenance and repair of turbine helicopters and fixed wing aircraft

Knowledge of FAA Regulations governing the maintenance of turbine helicopter and a variety of fixed wing aircraft

Knowledge of inventory control

Knowledge of computer systems typical of parts ordering

Knowledge of recordkeeping and reporting procedures

Ability to test, diagnose, repair airframes and hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and fuel systems

Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form

Ability to maintain a variety of shop and service records

Possession of a valid California Driver's License throughout employment

Possession of a valid Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics (A&P) Certificate issued by the FAA

Within 30 days of hire, mechanics are required to furnish the necessary standard and metric hand tools required to perform the essential duties of the position