A & P AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

Putnam County Sheriff's Office - Palatka, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Palatka, FL

About the position

The A & P Aircraft Mechanic is responsible for performing highly skilled and technical duties related to the maintenance of the Putnam County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) Aviation Unit aircraft. This role requires a high level of initiative and independent judgment to ensure compliance with FAA and PCSO standards, facilitating the safe and legal operation of the aviation unit.

Responsibilities

• Repair, inspect and maintain aircraft engine, airframe and systems as required by FAA regulations, manufacturer, and PCSO requirements.
• Coordinate with PCSO personnel and outside contractors as necessary.
• Maintain aircraft maintenance logbooks, records, publications, catalogs and technical manuals and submit required reports to pilot and/or aviation unit commander as needed.
• Ensure compliance with FAA, State of Florida and PCSO regulations, directives and standard operating procedures (SOP) and notify pilot and/or aviation unit commander on matters pertaining to the aviation program, aircraft maintenance and aviation safety.
• Maintain hangar, aircraft stock, inventory and all assigned aviation related equipment and tools, ensuring all are in good working condition.
• Attend training, symposiums and trade shows as required to maintain necessary professional ratings and currency with PCSO aircraft and equipment.
• Work closely with the PCSO pilots to plan for and execute law enforcement missions.
• Operate specific machinery and equipment used to fuel, move and maintain PCSO aircraft.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent; college degree preferred.
• Valid Class E Florida Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
• Valid and current FAA Airframe and Power Plant License preferably with Inspection Authorization.
• Five (5) years of verifiable aircraft maintenance experience.
• Bell 206 Field Maintenance Course completion certificate preferred.
• Rolls Royce M250/T63 or Allison Training Course completion certificate preferred.
• Adequate, serviceable set of mechanical tools appropriate for the service and repair of the Bell 206 helicopter.
• Proficiency in varied computer software systems including Microsoft Office products and ability to learn various aviation and PCSO related software programs.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to travel when necessary to attend conferences and meetings.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Ability to interact efficiently and cooperatively with peers, supervisors and the general public in a courteous manner.

Benefits

• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Health, dental, vision and supplemental insurance available
• Florida State Retirement, if eligible, must contribute 3%
• Direct Deposit
• Salary incentive for Associates, Bachelors, Masters, EMT or Paramedic, foreign language skill