DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manages, supervises, plans, evaluates, and coordinates all preventive and corrective maintenance activities in accordance with aircraft manufacturer manuals, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), and all applicable laws and regulations.
- Oversees the service, maintenance, and scheduled repair of aircraft and equipment; recommends maintenance and modifications to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
- Coordinates with staff, pilots, and other law enforcement agencies to schedule aircraft maintenance and ensure aircraft availability for operations and interagency support.
- Develops and implements standards, procedures, and guidelines for aviation maintenance in accordance with all applicable safety measures and regulations.
- Reviews and recommends expenditures through the annual budget process by analyzing needs and forecasting maintenance costs, goals, and objectives.
- Schedules inspections and ensures aircraft and support equipment are maintained per the unit’s approved maintenance program.
- Assists in troubleshooting, evaluating, repairing, and fueling aircraft and support equipment.
- Maintains and updates maintenance records, parts inventory, repair history, and equipment inspections using monitoring software.
- Ensures all technical and regulatory documentation for aircraft support systems is current and complies with FAA guidelines.
- Supports and assists in monitoring the quality of maintenance, repairs, and servicing activities.
- Maintains confidentiality of sensitive or classified records, documents, plans, and decisions.
*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Eight (8) years of work experience in the maintenance and/or repair of helicopters, aircraft, and parts.
- Certification in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspection Authorization and Airframe and Power.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE
The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:
- Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination.
- Employee must pass an extensive law enforcement background investigation.
- Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County and maintain a clean and safe work area in accordance with FAA and OSHA requirements.
- Employee must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Duties will be both indoors and outdoors with exposure to natural weather and working conditions.
- Duties will be performed inside an aviation hangar and outside on a service ramp.
- Duties are performed at locations of large-scale incidents throughout the local geographic areas.
- Worker is exposed to natural weather conditions when diagnosing repairs outdoors or in the field.
- Indoor duties are performed on an even, cement surface that is typically dry.
- Outdoor surfaces include natural ground asphalt or concrete.
- Work hazards or potential work hazards include the exposure to hoists, grinders, jacks, lathes, tire changers, loud noises, etc.
- Workers are exposed to acids, solvents, oil, diesel, gasoline, grease, fluids and cleaners related to aircraft repair and maintenance.
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS
- Equipment may include aircraft repair tools, specialized avionic testing and monitoring equipment, other equipment typically used by aviation mechanics, and general tools.
- Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties includes telephone, computer, printer, and copy machine.
- Employee handles paperwork and basic office supplies when performing administrative or record keeping duties.