Temporary - Aircraft Mechanic

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years experience in aircraft repair.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
F.A.A. Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) Certification.
Valid Texas Class C Driver License.
Notes to Applicants

City of Austin Application:

A complete and detailed City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience and education that is relevant to this position. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience and education. Application must include job titles, job duties performed, full or part time status. Your work history should include the duties you performed, any supervisory or lead responsibilities, and any equipment or computer software used.

CBI :

Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems ( CJIS ) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions. Please Click here to find more information.

Secondary Employment:

All Austin Police employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.

• APD must review all secondary employment.
• Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with APD , as well as current APD employees considering Secondary employment.

Benefits:

Working with the Austin Police Department provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click here to find more information.

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Travel:
If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

EEO /AA statement:

The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Pay Range
$30.00
Hours
Monday - Friday
20hrs/week, flexible schedule
Job Close Date 03/20/2025 Type of Posting External Department Police Regular/Temporary Temporary Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 6012 Aviation Dr, Pflugerville, TX Preferred Qualifications Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Determines serviceability of aircraft by performing inspections. Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on a variety of aircraft, including roto wing, and fixed wing aircraft using technical data, engineering, drawings, parts catalog, maintenance manuals, and service notices. Diagnoses and troubleshoots systems to determine malfunctions. Disassembles, repairs, and overhauls structure, or replaces components in aircraft, such as main rotor blades, drive shaft, power train, tail rotor, transmission, aircraft structure, engine and electrical components, main rotor dampers, and landing gear dampers. Tests and repairs airframe and fuselage components. Conducts necessary adjustments to aircraft before and after test flight procedures are performed. Rebuilds damaged aircraft. Accompanies pilots on test flights as needed. Maintains records of repair schedules, part replacements, and routine maintenance, and files warranty claims. Maintains shop tools and equipment (E.g., trailers, aircraft tug and auxiliary power unit) to ensure equipment tools are in serviceable and working condition.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
None.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of helicopter and fixed wing components.
• Knowledge of the section’s part inventory system and the City purchasing and contract system.
• Knowledge of Austin Police Departments general orders, practice, policy, and procedure.
• Knowledge of maintenance materials, manuals, service bulletins, airworthiness directives and advisory circulates.
• Knowledge of City of Austin and aircraft maintenance safety procedures
• Skill in the use of power and hand tools.
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to use tools (E.g., power shears, sheet metal cutters, rivet guns and pneumatic or electrical drills) to rebuild or replace airframe ports or components.
• Ability to operate aircraft measuring instruments.
• Ability to interpret wiring and schematic diagrams and technical instruction.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Aircraft Mechanic position are graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years' experience in aircraft repair. Do you meet these qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a Texas Class C Drivers License. Do you have a Texas Class C Drivers License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Texas Class C Drivers License by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS-Criminal Background Investigation).

* All applicants applying for this job posting should submit a complete application; resumes submitted should mirror the completed application. Starting salary for the top candidate (s) will only be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application, not the resume or cover letter. Your application will be considered incomplete if your application and resume do not mirror and if your application states “see resume”. Do you understand these statements?

• Yes
• No

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