Helicopter Mechanic - City

$29.56 - $45.19 Hourly

Note:  The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City's step placement policy.

Note: The Oklahoma City Police Department's Body Art/Visible Tattoo Policy is available at the following link: https://joinokcpd.com/tattoo-policy.  Please ensure you have read the policy, understand the policy, and are willing and able to comply with the policy. 

GENERAL SUMMARY

This job classification is located in the Air Support Unit of the Oklahoma City Police Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is responsible for the maintenance and repair of City air fleet by performing diagnosis, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and ensuring helicopters are in proper and safe operating condition. 

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs daily routine maintenance to include diagnosing equipment malfunctions, making appropriate repairs, modifications, adjustments, or replacements as required.
• Conducts preventative and occasional emergency maintenance inspections.
• Purchases, receives, catalogs, and properly stores all aircraft parts.
• Maintains parts inventory, library of aircraft and engine maintenance manuals, related directives, and bulletins.
• Maintains and updates inspection, parts replacement, and warranty records.
• Serves as point of contact, working with the Corporation Commission during annual permitting inspections.
• Reports and documents inspection results using the City's software.
• Advises City representatives regarding oil and gas codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience working on turbine powered Rotorcraft.
• Possession of a valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic certification.
• Possession of mechanic's hand tools used in maintenance and repairs on aircraft. 
• Possession of a valid driver's license (Operator).

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES

• Licensed Airframe and Power Plants Mechanic.
• Must be willing to attend maintenance schools for the aircraft being maintained.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Knowledge of and skill in performing preventative maintenance inspections.
• Knowledge of and skill in reading and interpreting diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Knowledge of and skill in repairing and rebuilding aircraft parts according to manufacturer's specifications.
• Knowledge of and skill in the use of the various tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of rotary wing aircraft.
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and regulations.
• Skill in conducting maintenance and repairs on aircraft systems according to FAA airworthiness directives and manufacturer's service bulletins.
• Knowledge of rotary wing aircraft engines and component functions and operations.
• Skill in and willingness to practice safety measures during maintenance performance.
• Skill in conducting modular jet engine overhauls.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to perform assignments after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results.
• Ability to learn, through on-the-job training and specialized helicopter service schools, to become specialized on all aircraft and equipment in the unit.

COMPETENCIES

• Execution and Results: (1) Sets well-defined and realistic goals and high standards of performance for self or self and others; (2) displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward performing work; (3) completes assignments in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner, and delivers results; (4) works with minimal supervision, is motivated to achieve, and demonstrates responsible behavior; (5) demonstrates understanding of all aspects of the job and application of accrued knowledge in carrying out duties and responsibilities; technical knowledge; skill in the techniques, equipment, procedures, and work required; (6) recognizes opportunities and takes action for improvement to programs, policies, procedures, practices, and processes; (7) understands and is able to apply the principles, methods, and tools of quality improvement; (8) collects, examines, analyzes, and interprets data from a variety of sources; (9) makes data-driven recommendations/decisions and achieves results; (10) effectively achieves results through others to achieve the Department or City's mission.
• Judgment: (1) Plans, coordinates, and executes business functions efficiently, effectively, and in a fiscally responsible manner; (2) identifies risks and develops and implements measures to avoid, mitigate, or minimize those risks; (3) makes effective, timely, well-informed, objective, and transparent work-related decisions; (4) exhibits emotional maturity and stability, effectively manages conflict, and remains optimistic and calm during stressful situations; (5) uses resources effectively to achieve results aligned with organizational priorities; (6) applies understanding of financial management/budgeting principles to ensure decisions are fiscally sound and responsible and in accordance with policies, procedures, processes, rules, regulations, and laws; (7) makes business decisions that drive positive, fiscally responsible performance; (8) manages ambiguity, business insight, financial acumen, makes decisions using data and insight that achieves the best outcome for the department and City.
• Teamwork/Team Oriented: (1) Recognizes, values, and leverages the ideas, opinions, and perspectives of others; (2) participates willingly and effectively as a team lead or team member; (3) builds consensus; fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust; (4) collaborates with others to accomplish goals and objectives and achieve results; (5) expresses facts, ideas, messages, and information (technical and non-technical) to individuals or groups clearly, concisely, accurately, understandably, with honesty, tact, and diplomacy and in a manner that is appropriate for the intended audience; (6) actively listens, clarifies information as needed.
• Customer Centric: (1) Demonstrates commitment to public service; (2) serves and satisfies internal and external customers in a timely and effective manner; (3) establishes, commits to, and maintains high standards for producing quality work products and being responsive to customers; (4) supports the Department/City's mission; develops and executes strategies with the customer in mind.
• Strategic Thinking: (1) Thinks conceptually, imaginatively, and systematically; (2) envisions the future; (3) defines the vision, direction, and goals; (4) develops a road map for achievement; (5) anticipates change and plans for it; (6) considers long-term value and consequences; (7) influences others to achieve results; (8) understands where the organization is headed; knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work; (9) aligns business strategies to long-term success of the City; (10) sets the vision, direction and compelling course of action; (11) operates effectively within the systems, programs, policies, procedures, codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations of the organization; (12) knows industry and stays ahead of best practices; (13) understands the political environment, management priorities, staff roles and responsibilities, and grasps external factors impacting the organization; (14) identifies when issues need to be escalated to higher authorities and effectively alerts appropriate officials.
• Leads Through Influence: (1) Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; (2) gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals; (3) works with others towards achieving agreements that may involve exchanging resources or resolving differences; (4) understands the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort including those actively involved; (5) leads through influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative).
• Commitment to Continuous Improvement: (1) Recognizes opportunities for improvement with regard to programs, policies, procedures, practices, and processes; (2) understands and is able to apply the principles, methods, and tools of quality improvement; (3) collects, examines, analyzes, and interprets data from a variety of sources; (4) makes data-driven recommendations/decisions and achieves results.
• Agility: (1) Values collaboration, communication, and feedback and is flexible and open to new ideas; (2) learns rapidly and transforms learning into action; (3) examines processes and practices to perform work most effectively; (4) demonstrates courage and willingness to take calculated risks; (5) assesses readiness; proposes new approaches, methods, and technologies plans, implements, and evaluates change in a transparent, positive, and thoughtful manner; (6) exhibits emotional maturity and stability, effectively manages conflict, and remains optimistic and calm during stressful situations; (7) rapidly adapts to change and leads others through change, while producing tangible results and identifying new opportunities.
• Talent Development: (1) Provides tools, materials, equipment, and resources; (2) provides performance feedback, coaching, mentoring, encouragement, and support; (3) discusses personal and professional goals; (4) provides formal and informal learning and development opportunities that support achievement of personal and professional goals; (5) attracts and develops talent; (6) manages performance throughout the department or City; (7) sets the leadership tone for area of responsibility.  Note:  This competency is not applicable for employees who are not supervisors.
• Inclusive Leadership: (1) Fosters a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where individual differences are valued, and employees feel a sense of belonging; (2) seeks to know and learn about others; welcomes diversity in ideas, perspectives, and thoughts; understands and respects values, attitudes, and beliefs of others; (3) seeks to build diverse teams through inclusive hiring practices (ensures opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds and demonstrates a commitment to hiring the most qualified candidates); (4) cultivates engagement, team building, collaboration; (5) instills trust; (6) recognizes contributions and celebrates accomplishments; (7) promotes the advancement of all employees including those of marginalized identities (e.g., coaching, mentoring, providing personal and professional development opportunities); (8) actively participates in and encourages others to participate in diversity and inclusion programming and/or training; (9) strategically integrates inclusion into business practices and decisions; (10) demonstrates respect, inclusiveness, understanding, tact, diplomacy, and professionalism in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with others; (11) effectively manages one's own feelings and emotions; (12) builds diverse teams, promotes advancement of marginalized employees, participates and encourages participation of I&D initiatives.   Note:  This competency is not applicable for employees who are not supervisors. 

SAFETY SENSITIVE STATUS

This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Inside and outside; exposed to heat, cold, humidity, rain, etc.
• Subject to working on and around slippery surfaces.
• Subject to injuries such as sprains, fractures, deep cuts, etc., when repairing or maintaining aircraft equipment.
• Subject to working from ladders, platforms, or other equipment up to 12 feet above floor or ground level.
• Subject to working in confined or cramped positions and assuming awkward or strained positions when making equipment repairs.
• Subject to working near moving machinery and power tools.
• Exposed to intermittent or continued loud and insistent noises caused by aircraft, equipment, other workers, etc.
• Subject to burns when working with hot equipment, tools, etc.
• Subject to electrical shock when working with electrical components.
• Subject to working irregular work hours including shifts, 24-hour call, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Note:  Typical City employee working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, working hours vary (may require work to begin before 8:00 a.m. and/or end beyond 5:00 p.m., and/or may require work on weekends and holidays), and are subject to change, based on the duties and location of the position and the business needs of the assigned work unit/department.  

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Strength enough to lift, push, or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds such as machinery, parts, power tools, etc.
• Flexibility enough to bend, twist,...