• Job Description

  Req#: 822501

  Requisition No: 822501

  Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

  Working Title: AIRCRAFT MECHANIC/INSPECTOR - 42002952

  Pay Plan: Career Service

  Position Number: 42002952

  Salary: $53,044.16 - $62,000.12

  Posting Closing Date: 02/22/2024

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  AIRCRAFT MECHANIC/INSPECTOR

  FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER

  SERVICES

  FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

  ***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

  CONTACT:

  Mark Wilkinson: (850) 681-5995

  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  Certification as a licensed Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic by the Federal Aviation Administration with a valid Inspection Authorization and three (3) years of experience.

  NOTE: ALL POSITIONS WITHIN THIS CLASS REQUIRE POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER LICENSE.

  ***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

  To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

  • All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
  • 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.

  The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
  and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
  individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

  ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  Occasional to moderate travel required.

  Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.

  JOB DUTIES:

  This is a highly responsible technical position requiring a skilled aircraft mechanic who holds a current Airframe and Power Plant License. Certification by the Federal Aviation Administration authorizes maintenance and repair on modern sophisticated aircraft and turbine powered helicopters. Work is scheduled and performed under the supervision of the Aviation Maintenance Administrator.

  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; researches files for applicable airworthiness directives and complies with them. Completes necessary inspection forms and entries into log books; requests parts to be ordered in a timely manner. Maintains work space in a safe, neat and orderly manner.

  Coordinates with the Aviation Maintenance Administrator 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.

  Performs other duties as assigned.

  THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS ARE INCLUDED:

  • State of Florida retirement package
  • 10 Paid holidays annually
  • 104 Hours of paid annual leave annually
  • 104 Hours of paid sick leave annually
  • Health Insurance - the State covers the majority of the premiums for Individual and Family coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Additional supplemental insurances available such as dental, vision, etc.
  • Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts available
  • Tax deferred savings program available through payroll deduction
  • Uniforms provided at no cost
  • Annual boot purchase allotment

  The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

  Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

  • 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!

  For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

  For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

  SPECIAL NOTES:

  The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

  Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

  The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

  VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

• About the company

  Florida (/ˈflɒrɪdə/, Spanish pronunciation: ) is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States.

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