Police Aircraft Mechanic #2407-319600-01

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The Police Aircraft Mechanic position is responsible for diagnosing, adjusting, repairing, or overhauling aircraft engines and assemblies such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems. This includes helicopter and aircraft engine specialists.

The Police Aircraft Mechanic position is responsible for diagnosing, adjusting, repairing, or overhauling aircraft engines and assemblies such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems. This includes helicopter and aircraft engine specialists.  An Aircraft Mechanic assigned to the Aviation Unit for CMPD reports to the Police Sergeant. This role involves following established maintenance schedules, adhering to shop and field maintenance limitations, and complying with Federal Aviation Regulations. The position requires a high level of initiative and independent judgment for inspecting and maintaining aircraft. The Aircraft Mechanic may accompany pilots during test flights to observe and document findings, perform necessary repairs and modifications based on these findings, and address any pilot concerns. The role may require on-call and weekend work and is classified as FLSA nonexempt.

· High School Graduate or equivalent

· Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic certification

· Ability to acquire FAA Inspector Certification

· Five (5) years of related experience

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

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