Rotary Wing Aircraft Maintenance Technician (DPS #18018)

Posting Details

Rotary Wing Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (RMWAMT's) are responsible for ensuring department aircraft are maintained in an airworthy status in accordance with manufacturer and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. To assure we are providing service to New Mexico Department of Public Safety, New Mexico State Police, Special Operations Bureau and Aircraft Section.
Why does the job exist?

The Department of Public Safety, New Mexico State Police, is seeking a qualified air frame and Power Plant Mechanic to administer the New Mexico State Police Aviation Maintenance program and maintain the NMSP aircraft consisting of an Airbus Hl 45D2 helicopter.
How does it get done?

The key responsibilities will be to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance inspections and/or repairs as needed on departmental aircraft and be responsible for the scheduling and execution of inspections on the aircraft, engine and/or appliance, as required by the manufacturer. The selected individual must be willing to travel statewide, to include austere locations, to perform on-site aircraft maintenance and/or repair, if necessary, based on mission requirements, and utilize ladders, scaffolds and hoists/lifts on occasion. Some inspections may require using x-ray and magnetic inspection equipment to check for invisible cracks. Lastly, the Aircraft Mechanic will maintain administrative and aircraft records and data, including status sheets and aircraft logbooks.
Who are the customers?

This position serves the New Mexico State Police Aircraft Section and citizens of New Mexico.
Ideal Candidate

This position serves the New Mexico State Police Aircraft Section and citizens of New Mexico.
Minimum Qualification

Airframe and Powerplant (AandP) Technician certification AND five (5) years of experience working in a technically supervised aircraft mechanics role, to include, experience utilizing digital maintenance tracking systems. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling five (5) years may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements

This position is considered safety sensitive. Candidates are subject to a national fingerprint--based record check, within 30 days of assignment. Continued employment is contingent upon remaining felony--free, per Section 5.12.1.1 of the Criminal Justice Information Systems Security Policy. In addition, employment is subject to pre/post- employment random drug/alcohol testing, in accordance with federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing and is conditional pending results.

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License, a current Defensive Driving Course Certification from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions

This position will work on a helicopter platform in a large bay, and could work both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to hot and cold temperatures, and various weather condition with long hours of standing, walking, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. In addition, this position will work in heights and on ladders and/or hoists; must be able to move moderately heavy equipment and/or parts and must have the ability to utilize a computer and numerous databases. Lastly, must be flexible for statewide travel and be able to respond on weekends and/or late evenings.
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Agency Contact Information: Sgt. Kevin Killpack (505) 699-0614. Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.