Air Support Mechanic - FL

The purpose of this job is to ensure continued airworthiness and mission readiness of three (3) Sheriff's Department helicopters and one (1) county-owned helicopter.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs/leads a range of flight section maintenance and repairs, including scheduling routine maintenance, conducting diagnostic tests, completing major mechanical repairs and overhauls, repairing structural defects, and installing, and maintaining specialized equipment to maintain mission readiness and airworthiness of aircraft.
• Maintains/submits a variety of required records, including records of flight time on engines, airframes, and other aircraft parts in conformance with FAA requirements and sound safety practices.

Note: “Essential tasks/functions may vary among positions in the class. The list of Essential Tasks/Functions is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all tasks/functions performed by all positions in this class.”

Working Conditions: 

Working conditions for this class involve exposure to chemicals, being around moving machinery, exposure to extreme changes in temperature/humidity, and exposure to dust, gases, and fumes.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), religion, Veterans Status, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and the employee and is subject to change by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office as the needs of the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and requirements of the job change.

• High school graduation or G.E.D. equivalent and two (2) years experience as an aircraft mechanic or closely related work.
• Must possess or obtain an FAA Airframe and Power Plant license within two (2) years.

Physical Effort Required: 

• This class performs medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing, and raising objects and also involves exerting between 26 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 51 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.