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County of Los Angeles · 13 hours ago

HELICOPTER MECHANIC

Los Angeles County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The County of Los Angeles is seeking a Helicopter Mechanic to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft components. The role involves performing maintenance on turbine-powered helicopters and ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations and manufacturer requirements.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Gathers and interprets information from a variety of sources (e.g., pilots, manufacturers and manufacturers' maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, illustrated parts breakdown, test results, Technical Bulletins, helicopter mechanics, etc.) by communicating orally and in writing, by asking questions, reading, conducting tests, contacting manufacturer technical support representatives, and performing inflight duties etc. in order to troubleshoot, guide inspection and perform maintenance repairs

Maintains AirBus AS350 Helicopters By performing daily, periodic, hourly, and other inspections as required by manufacturers, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), and/or County policy to determine airworthiness of helicopters, serviceability of aircraft appliances, and to identify problems or potential problems; troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural problems on helicopters using visual inspection techniques and a variety of test equipment (e.g., volt-ohm meter, pressure gauges, computer diagnostic equipment, etc.) in order to locate the source of problems and determine what corrective actions are needed (e.g., adjustments, repairs, replacement of parts, etc.); repairing, removing and replacing defective parts, overhauling parts, fabricating parts, etc. using a variety of handheld, hydraulic, and power tools and equipment (e.g., pullers, wrenches, dead-blow hammers, etc.) in order to make the aircraft or component airworthy and return it to service; cleaning, using brushes, rags/towels, hoses, stepladders, soaps and solvents, etc. in order to facilitate visual inspection of the aircraft, prevent corrosion, and to give the aircraft a clean, professional, and well-maintained appearance

Completes forms and makes logbook entries (e.g., inspection checklists, maintenance logs, work orders, etc.) by hand and/or using a computer word processing and/or email application in order to document the performance of scheduled maintenance, report issues or problems, provide information to others (e.g., supervisors, coworkers, pilots, etc.), and to be in compliance with manufacturers guidance, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), and/or County policy

Qualification

AirframePowerplant LicenseTurbine-powered HelicoptersMechanical TroubleshootingElectrical Systems KnowledgeHydraulic Systems KnowledgeSafety OrientationCommunication SkillsTeamwork

Required

Three years' (full-time) experience, gained within the last five years, in the repair and maintenance of turbine-powered helicopters such as the AirBus AS350 B2 and/or AS332 L1 Super Puma

One year of the required experience must have been in: Responsible charge of repairs and overhauls to return 'certified' helicopters to flight status in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration Regulations and manufacturer requirements - or- Responsible charge of repairs and overhauls to return 'non-certified' helicopters to flight status in compliance with manufacturer requirements in either a Department of Defense/U.S. Military or private contractor environment

A valid Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic's License issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation

Benefits

Flexible Benefit Plans - The County provides each employee with a monthly "benefit allowance" they can use to pay for benefits, allowing employees to choose among a variety of pre-tax and after-tax benefits that include Medical and Dental coverage, Group life insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Health care spending accounts, Long-term disability health insurance, Subsidized Dependent Care Spending Accounts.

Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a county matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary.

Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits

Thirteen (13) paid holidays per year.

Inspection Authorization License issued by the Federal Aviation Administration: If you possess this license, new appointments shall be entitled to additional compensation of 5.5% above the rate of the Helicopter Mechanic classification.

In-Flight Bonus for Sheriff’s Department Helicopter Mechanic classification: Any permanent, full-time employee in the Helicopter Mechanic classification who are assigned to, and regularly perform “in-flight” maintenance check, shall receive a 5.5% bonus.