State of Arizona :

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF

PUBLIC SAFETY

The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to protect human life and property by enforcing state laws, deterring criminal activity and providing vital support to the state of Arizona and its citizens.
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AIRCRAFT TECHNICIAN - ROTARY WING

SUMMARY STATEMENT

This recruitment will be used to establish an 18-month eligibility list to be used for current and future vacancies. 

Responsible for field and shop repair and maintenance of helicopters to ensure airworthiness.  Under general direction, repairs, overhauls, inspects, maintains, cleans, and returns helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft to service; performs related work as required.  Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Aircraft Technician Supervisor as required.  The duties and responsibilities of this class are governed by established maintenance schedules, limitations of shop and field maintenance facilities, and Federal Aviation Administration regulations.

If you have a disability which may require a reasonable accommodation, please notify Human Resources in writing prior to the test date.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

All Levels of Aircraft Technician require:  High school diploma or possession of a G.E.D. certificate; Possession of a valid technician's license with airframe and power plant ratings issued by the FAA; Possession of a valid Arizona driver license; Possession of a complete set of aircraft technician's tools; Experience in the repair and maintenance of turbine helicopters; Absence of violations of FAA regulations.

In addition to the above requirements, the following qualifications shall also apply:  Requires three (3) years of experience in the last five (5) years; maintaining helicopters; responsibility for completing major and minor overhauls to return helicopters to flight status.

Progression to the next step requires an overall performance rating of at least "Standard" in the last 12 months. Must successfully complete the examination process.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

BENEFITS

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees in cooperation with the State of Arizona.

•           Accrued vacation pay and sick days

•           10 paid holidays per year

•           Deferred compensation plan

•           Top-ranked retirement plans

•           Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance plans

•           Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs

•           Bus Cards (Subsidized partially by the State)

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must complete an examination process.  A polygraph and background investigation are required for successful applicants.  All newly hired employees will be subject to the E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification Program.

In order to apply, you must go to the DPS website.  Click here and follow the instructions to submit your on-line application.

DPS supports a drug-free work environment through pre-employment drug testing.

An Equal Opportunity Agency.