Aviation Technician (OH-58/Bell 206)

Alachua County Sheriff's Office

3880 NE 39th Ave A

Gainesville, FL 32609

United States

352-374-1871

Category

Mechanics/Technicians

Minimum Certification Required

Mechanic - A&P

Minimum Flight Hours Required

Not Applicable

Industry

All Other Helicopter Jobs

Application Closing Date

7/24/2026

Manages Others

Experience Required

Yes

Degree Required

Security Clearance Required

Pay

From $69,220 To $76,406
Per Year

Employment Type

Employee

Work Schedule

Full-Time

Travel

Some Travel

Job Description

Highly responsible technical position responsible for maintaining all assigned aircraft in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and manufacturers' recommendations.

The Aviation Technician inspects and performs intermediate and limited depot level maintenance on aircraft turbine engines and components for the Aviation Unit.

Removes, replaces, services, prepares, preserves, cleans, and stores engine assemblies or components. Disassembles, repairs, reassembles, adjusts, and diagnostically tests turbine engine systems, subsystems, and components according to directives. Assists in troubleshooting engines and rigging engine controls. Performs limited maintenance operational checks. Uses and performs user maintenance on common and special tools. Requisitions and maintains shop and bench stock for repair of aircraft engines. Prepares request for turn-ins and repair parts and engine components. Prepares forms and records related to skill. Diagnoses and troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft systems, aircraft engines, avionics, instruments, electric wiring harness, and their components. Participates in maintenance test flights as required.

Evaluates maintenance operations and facilities for compliance with directives, technical manuals, work standards, safety procedures and operational policies. Performs maintenance trend analysis and applies production control, quality control and other maintenance management principles and procedures to aircraft engine maintenance and shop operations. Monitors requisition of parts, tools, and supplies.

Works under the supervision of the Special Operations Division Commander. Performance is evaluated through meetings, observation, results obtained, and appropriate employee performance appraisals.

Examples of Duties:

Ensures aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition
Ensures aircraft, ground support equipment, and work areas are maintained to company standards of cleanliness and appearance
Ensures all required maintenance manuals and documents are in order
Ensures efficient scheduling of field maintenance
Ensures all maintenance records are accurate and in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR’s) and company policies
Ensures company maintenance records are submitted to the principal business office in a timely manner
Ensures program parts and supplies inventory is accurate and sufficient
Ensures accountability for all expendable items
Attends monthly company meetings
Attends program meetings
Attends Airborne Public Safety Association conferences and workshops, if applicable
Assists program marketing efforts
Performs other duties as assigned by the Special Operations Division Commander or the Aviation Commander

*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job.

Job Requirements

Typical Qualifications:

Helicopter maintenance experience within the last five (5) years
Four (4) or more years of experience maintaining turbine powered aircraft
Factory or equivalent training on the assigned make and model aircraft OH-58/Bell 206
Must be knowledgeable of FARs, General Operations Manual, Safety Program, and assigned aircraft maintenance manuals
Successful completion of any aviation or other related schools or training programs as determined by the agency
Must meet recent experience requirement of FAR 65.83
Any combination of education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSING:

FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate required, IA Certificate preferred
Current Airframe and Powerplant mechanics license issued by the Federal Aviation Administration
Current, valid Florida driver license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Able to use arms, hands, and legs to accomplish tasks
Able to sit, stand, and squat for extended periods
Able to climb with balance on and off aircraft
See and hear at a normal range or with accommodation
Speak, read, write, and understand English fluently
Ambulate independently
Lift/carry 50+ pounds
Manual dexterity
Drive a vehicle

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Maintain harmonious and cooperative relations with the program members, other company members, and guests
Maintain confidentiality of information deemed confidential
Communicate effectively with all Aviation Unit Personnel
Effective oral and written communication skills
Have sound judgment and objectivity in decision-making
Have computer knowledge Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires the ability and/or willingness to work days, nights, weekends, scheduled days off, overtime, and to be on-call
Full-time hours are Monday-Thursday 0600-1600 however, hours may vary based upon the need of the unit
Call out is possible in this position due to the nature of the work

WORK CONDITIONS:
Indoor and outdoor environment, including aircraft hangar and shop work. Variable hours with some overtime required. Subject to being called out in emergencies as needed. May be outside in inclement weather.

Employer

Alachua County Sheriff's Office
Alan Manda
2621 SE Hawthorne Rd
Gainesville FL 32641
United States

352-374-1871

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