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11/17/2024 (7:00 PM EST)

24-06962

Aviation Mechanic II

Pay Grade

13

Salary

$3,178.34 - $4,767.60 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Transportation Cabinet | Department of Aviation

Location

90 Airport Road
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees, and our partners. We will continually improve both the delivery of our products and services and the processes that support that delivery to provide a safe, efficient, environmentally sound, and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economic opportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.


By joining our Department of Aviation as an AVIATION MECHANIC II in Franklin County, you’ll have the opportunity to repair, modify and conduct routine maintenance of state-owned aircraft.


Holders of the AVIATION MECHANIC II position will complete tasks such as:

• Repairs, modifies and conducts routine maintenance of state-owned piston and turbine airplanes and helicopters according to technical standard orders for each aircraft.
• Repairs aircraft structures, flight control components, electrical devices, engine components (Pratt and Whitney, Rolls Royce and Lycoming) and hydraulic systems.
• Performs 100-hour inspections and troubleshoots and repairs aircraft discrepancies.
• Maintains all necessary aircraft records to include aircraft log and required Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) forms. Maintains shop and necessary support equipment.

Holders of this job will obtain the following skills:

• Performs daily inspections on aircraft to determine airworthiness.
• Makes repairs and corrections on the spot to ensure the safety of the flight.
• Maintains shop and necessary support equipment.

Desired candidates possess the following requisite skills or experience applicable to the position:

• Experience in Airframe and Power Plant repair on aircraft.
• Operate aviation maintenance computer software.
• Be willing to fly in state aircraft on maintenance flights.

Required to maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Work is typically performed in an airport setting. Climbing, bending, stooping and standing for prolonged periods on concrete, metal surfaces and on top of helicopters. Maintain a valid driver's license and required to drive a licensed vehicle.


Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.


The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. KYTC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.


For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or


If you are looking for a rewarding career with a culture of employee involvement, where teamwork is the norm and measurement of performance is essential, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is for you!


We look forward to reviewing your application.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have two years experience in Airframe and Power Plant repair on aircraft.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid airframe and power plant certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an airport setting.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Scott Shannon at scott.shannon@ky.gov or 502-564-0520.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Job Tags

Full time,

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