You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
- Five years of full-time experience maintaining and repairing Bell 212/412 and/or Sikorsky UH-60/S70 helicopters, which MUST include three years of full-time helicopter field maintenance.
- Two years of the five years must have been as an aircraft mechanic charged with completing major and minor repairs to return aircraft to service.
NOTE:
City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.
CERTIFICATION: A valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic's license.
LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver's License is required at the time of hire.
NOTE: A valid California Class B Driver License with Hazardous Materials and Tank Endorsements is required within six months from the date of hire.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE:
- Possession of a valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspection Authorization certificate.
- Experience maintaining and repairing Bell 212/412 and/or Sikorsky S70i helicopters.
- Completion of the Bell Helicopter 212 or 412 initial maintenance training.
- Completion of Sikorsky UH60M or S70i initial maintenance training or military equivalent.
- Completion of Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T-3DF initial maintenance training.
- Completion of General Electric T700/701 initial maintenance training or military equivalent.
- Completion of the UTAS/Goodrich initial hoist maintenance training.
- Experience in avionics installation and repair.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):
- Proof of a valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic's license.
- For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.