Aircraft Mechanic 1,2

Supplemental Information

The Division of Administration/Office of Aircraft Services has a vacancy.
This vacancy will be filled by new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
This vacancy participates in a career progression group and may be filled from this recruitment as an Aircraft Mechanic 1 1 (WS-216) or Aircraft Mechanic 2 (WS-218) depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. The maximum salary for the Aircraft Mechanic 2 is $110,531. Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities" page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify system.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application or faxed to (225) 219-1041. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
For further information about this posting, please contact:
Erica R. Gay
HR Specialist
Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
email: Erica.Gay@la.gov

Qualifications

Job Concepts

Function of Work:
To provide a level of aircraft maintenance technical skill to effectively accomplish all scheduled, unscheduled, major, and minor maintenance to airframes, power plants, and related aircraft systems to insure airworthiness of State-owned aircraft in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.
Level of Work:
Experienced.
Supervision Received:
General from higher level supervisory personnel and functional from more experienced Aircraft Mechanics.
Supervision Exercised:
None.
Location of Work:
May be used by any State agency.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Aircraft Mechanic 2 by the absence of functional supervision or aircraft inspection quality control responsibility.
Differs from other skilled trades jobs by the presence of responsibility for aircraft power plant and airframe repair.

Examples of Work

Performs skilled maintenance tasks and submits accurate work reports on a scheduled and nonscheduled basis to ensure airworthiness of all State-owned aircraft.
Ensures that all work is completed in proper compliance with established preventive maintenance programs, FAA rules and regulations, and State policy, including accurate documentation of work performed.
Keeps abreast of and complies with all current and applicable manufacturers' recommendations, FAA regulations, Airworthiness Directives, Technical Standard Orders, and State policies in order to maintain an adequate level of technical knowledge.
Inspects aircraft, aircraft systems, and components to determine operational capabilities and airworthiness.
Maintains the maintenance shop, work areas, tools, and equipment in an organized and serviceable manner to maximize safety and efficiency.
Performs any other duties and functions as may be required to ensure the safe and efficient use of personnel and equipment.