State of Florida · 4 weeks ago
AIRCRAFT MECHANIC - 42002982
Fort Myers, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$63K/yr - $71K/yrThe State of Florida is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic for the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The role requires a skilled technician to perform maintenance and repairs on aircraft and helicopters, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and safety standards.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Performs maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding and alterations on assigned reciprocating engine aircraft and turbine engine helicopters as prescribed by applicable Federal Aviation Regulations; performs scheduled inspections on assigned aircraft; research files for applicable airworthiness directives and complies with them using computers, microfiche and paper manuals
Completes necessary inspection forms and entries into logbooks and computer records; requests parts to be ordered in a timely manner
Maintains workspace in a safe, neat and orderly manner
Coordinates with the supervisor and pilots in analyzing reported malfunctions of aircraft and assists or performs the necessary repairs or adjustments to these discrepancies
Deploys to field locations as necessary to provide mechanical, fuel and helibase support to deployed aircraft
Performs routine and emergency maintenance and repairs to maintenance facilities and ground support equipment
Assists with building and ground maintenance, administrative tasks, property inventory, etc., as needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Certification as an Aircraft Mechanic by the Federal Aviation Administration with Airframe and Powerplant Ratings
Possession of a valid driver license
Occasional to moderate travel required
Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed
To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, all fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed
Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position
Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile
A skilled aircraft mechanic who holds a current Airframe and Powerplant License
Certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorizes maintenance and repair on modern sophisticated aircraft and turbine powered helicopters
Performs maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding and alterations on assigned reciprocating engine aircraft and turbine engine helicopters as prescribed by applicable Federal Aviation Regulations
Performs scheduled inspections on assigned aircraft
Research files for applicable airworthiness directives and complies with them using computers, microfiche and paper manuals
Completes necessary inspection forms and entries into logbooks and computer records
Requests parts to be ordered in a timely manner
Maintains workspace in a safe, neat and orderly manner
Coordinates with the supervisor and pilots in analyzing reported malfunctions of aircraft and assists or performs the necessary repairs or adjustments to these discrepancies
Deploys to field locations as necessary to provide mechanical, fuel and helibase support to deployed aircraft
Performs routine and emergency maintenance and repairs to maintenance facilities and ground support equipment
Assists with building and ground maintenance, administrative tasks, property inventory, etc., as needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
Annual Boot Allotment
Annual Uniform Allotment
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Provided
Annual and Sick Leave benefits
Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year
State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com ;)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition waivers
And more!
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State of Florida
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