Aircraft Mechanic

Location : Orlando, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 21-00178
Department: Aviation
Opening Date: 10/05/2022
Closing Date: Continuous
Hiring Salary: $47,112/yr - $76.044/yr. Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, and/or experience.
JOB SUMMARY
Starting Salary: $47,112/yr - $76,044/yr. Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, and/or experience.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Ensures agency aircraft are well maintained and functioning properly. #oj
Minimum Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to comprehend and communicate fluently in verbal and written English.
• U.S. Citizen or possess a current permanent resident card.
• Clean criminal history; any arrest history will be individually evaluated.
• No illegal drug usage within the last year. Other drug usage will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
• Associate's degree (A.A. or A.S.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; and two (2) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have Airframe and Powerplant License issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
• Must have a valid Florida driver's license and attend and successfully complete the agency sponsored Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations (LEVO) Training if assignment includes driving agency vehicle. Use of agency vehicle would require appropriate driving history and passing agency biennial driver's physical exam.
• Ability to operate test consoles, test equipment, and aircraft controls, or observe operation of system components to determine system performance under simulated flight conditions.
• Ability to regularly ride and participate in test flights to observe and collect information for maintenance purposes.
• Ability to interpret and analyze test results to diagnose malfunctions.
• Ability to adjust, replace, repair, inspect, and/or overhaul defective components.
• Ability to perform structural repairs, modifications, and painting on all aircraft.
• Must have working knowledge of aircraft repair and maintenance procedures.
• Must have the ability to take initiative and work autonomously with limited supervision.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and be able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience maintaining and repairing Bell 206/ 407 Models and Cessna 172/ 182/ 206/ 208 Models is preferred.
• FAA Inspection Authorization is preferred.

PROCESSING & TRAINING
ADDITIONAL PROCESSING:

• Some positions, depending on the responsibilities, may require the candidate to successfully pass a physical or other selection processes when needed.
• Please upload a copy of your resume that is no longer than two (2) pages in length to your application

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk; and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The Orange County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Orange County Sheriff's Office may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
All full-time employees of the Orange County Sheriff's Office receive an excellent benefits and compensation package.

• Sheriff contributes majority of cost for medical coverage
• Life insurance and long term disability insurance is provided by Sheriff; employees may elect to purchase additional coverage
• Retirement benefits are provided by the Florida Retirement System
• Uniforms, weapons, and other equipment furnished
• Education incentive and reimbursement programs
• 12 vacation days per year/accrues at 3.69 hours bi-weekly
• Sick time accrues at 3.69 hours bi-weekly
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Gym facilities in many agency buildings

01
You must be at least 18 years of age to work in a non-law enforcement capacity. If applying for a non-law enforcement position, are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

02
Are you a United States citizen or do you possess a valid permanent resident alien card?

• I am a United States citizen
• I am not a United States citizen, but I do possess a valid permanent resident alien card
• I am neither a United States citizen nor do I possess a valid permanent resident alien card

03
If you possess a permanent resident alien card, please provide the issue date, expiration date and the category code.
04
Do you have any tattoos or body ornamentation on the hands, head, neck, or face?

• Yes
• No

05
Please provide the description(s) and location(s) of ALL tattoos / body ornamentation(s)?
06
Do you possess a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)?

• Yes
• No

07
How many college credits do you have?
08
Are you able to read, write and fluently speak English?

• Yes
• No

09
Are there any languages other than English that you can read, write, or speak fluently?

• Yes
• No

10
Please provide the other languages you can read, write, or speak fluently. Enter each language on a separate line and beside each enter whether you read, write, or speak the language fluently.
11
If you have a driver's license, what is your driver's license # and the state of issuance? Enter N/A if you have no driver's license.
12
Have you had a driver's license for at least one (1) year as of this application date?

• Yes
• No

13
Have you ever had your driver's license suspended or revoked?

• Yes
• No, or I do not have a driver's license

14
Please provide details of your driver's license suspension(s) / revocations(s), date(s), state(s) issued and explanation(s).
15
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

• Yes
• No

16
Have you ever been arrested or charged with a felony and/or misdemeanor crime? Pursuant to F.S.S. 943.059, arrests that have been sealed or expunged must be disclosed.

• Yes
• No

17
Please provide the felony and/or misdemeanor arrest(s) or charge information and date(s). If applicable, please note whether the arrest was sealed or expunged.
18
Have you ever been convicted of any misdemeanor crime involving false statements, perjury, or domestic violence?

• Yes
• No

19
Please provide all misdemeanor conviction charge(s) involving false statements, perjury, or domestic violence and date(s).
20
Have you ever been a suspect or a defendant in any criminal investigation?

• Yes
• No

21
Please provide an explanation of all your criminal investigation(s) and associated dates.
22
Have you ever been involved in any criminal activity?

• Yes
• No

23
Please provide an explanation of all your criminal activity and associated dates.
24
Do you have regular or continuous associations or dealings with anyone under criminal investigation or indictment, or who is involved in criminal behavior?

• Yes
• No

25
Please provide an explanation of your associations with the individual(s) under criminal investigation or indictment and the criminal activity that is involved.
26
Are you now, or have you ever been, a member of a gang, extremist organization, or any association that engages in criminal activity?

• Yes
• No

27
Please provide the gang and/or association name, location(s) and the dates of involvement.
28
Have you been or known anyone who has been associated with any organization, past or present that would place the integrity of the Sheriff's Office in question? (e.g. KKK, Nazi organization, extremist organization, organized crime, etc.)

• Yes
• No

29
Please provide an explanation of these associations or dealings you have with these individuals that would place the integrity of the Sheriff's Office in question;. (e.g. KKK, Nazi organization, organized crime, etc.)
30
Have you ever used, possessed, or cultivated an illegal controlled substance?

• Yes
• No

31
Please provide an explanation of your drug use, and/or possession, and/or cultivation of an illegal controlled substance along with associated dates of last use/involvement.
32
Have you used any illegal drug(s) or illegal controlled substance(s) within the last two (2) years from the date of this application? (e.g. - marijuana (to include cannabidiol (CBD)), heroin, cocaine, LSD, etc.)

• Yes
• No

33
Please provide the type(s) of illegal drug(s) used within the last 2 years, location(s), and the dates last used.
34
Have you ever been involved in the sale/purchase of illegal drugs either directly or indirectly?

• Yes
• No

35
Please provide details of your illegal drug sale(s)/purchase involvement, location(s) and date(s).
36
Have you ever served in the armed forces (Military), and if so, what type of discharge did you receive?

• I did not serve in the military
• Honorable Discharge
• Honorable Discharge under General Conditions
• Dishonorable Discharge
• Other
• I am still an Active Reserve

37
What military branch(es), including any state National Guard, did you serve or are you currently serving in?
38
Please provide the dates of service to include Active and/or Reserve service.
39
Were you ever formally disciplined while in the military to include any Article 15's?

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

40
Please provide type of military discipline(s), reasons for the discipline, and dates.
41
If you are currently employed by a law enforcement or corrections agency, are you currently under internal investigation?

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

42
If you have prior law enforcement or corrections experience, have you ever been under internal investigation?

• No, I have never been under internal investigation at a prior law enforcement or corrections agency
• Yes, I have been under internal investigation at a prior law enforcement or corrections agency
• Not Applicable

43
Please provide the employer's name where you were under internal investigation, to include each incident, date(s), and outcome.
44
Have you ever been disciplined by any past or current employer?

• Yes
• No

45
Please provide the employer's name where you were disciplined, type of discipline(s) and date(s).
46
Have you ever been terminated or asked to resign from a job?

• Yes
• No

47
Please provide the employer name(s) where your were terminated or asked to resign, reason for departure(s), and date(s) of termination(s)/resignation(s).
48
Have you applied with any other law enforcement agencies?

• Yes
• No

49
What agency, city/state and date(s) of application?
Required Question