Job Description

OPENING DATE: 11/18/2023

SALARY $78,107.00 - $95,488.00

EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicant\xe2\x80\x99s education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

ELIGIBILITY: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to this position identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a Fingerprint check.

PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from this position will be on probation for 12 months.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

An Aviation Mechanic Inspector- Airframe & Powerplant schedules and performs inspections of maintenance on helicopters and associated aircraft ground support equipment, in accordance with manufacturer\xe2\x80\x99s specifications and Federal Aviation Administration\xe2\x80\x99s regulations. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive general supervision from an administrative superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek and are subject to callback. Work is performed outside in all weather conditions and in a hangar where incumbents are exposed to noise, equipment with moving parts, chemicals and caustic substances and materials, and requires safety and protective equipment. Work requires strenuous physical activity such as lifting, climbing and bending.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EDUCATION: Have a graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.
AND
EXPERIENCE: Have four years of experience in the maintenance of rotary wing aircraft.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATES:

Must hold and maintain current Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant Certificate with current Federal Aviation Administration Inspection Authorization.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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  Knowledge of aviation maintenance and repair techniques.
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  Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration regulations pertaining to helicopter equipment operation and maintenance.
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  Knowledge of techniques, tools and materials used to test and maintain airframe and engine components.
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  Knowledge of safety precautions taken in repairing equipment.
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  Skill in maintaining airframe and powerplant components.
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  Ability to identify and correct aircraft problems utilizing appropriate tools and equipment.
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  Ability to understand and apply manufacturing specifications and Federal aviation regulations.
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  Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
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  Ability to conduct inspections and evaluate aircraft operational conditions for safety and airworthiness.
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  Ability to inspect and evaluate airframe and engine repairs in rotary wing aircraft.
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  Ability to use standard hand tools, and measuring devices, as well special tools required by the manufacturer.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to this position will be required to submit to drug and alcohol testing and criminal background check.

BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER