SUPERVISING HELICOPTER MECHANIC - FIRE EMERGENCY

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE - FIRE EMERGENCY

EXAM NUMBER
37495A-FR

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD

Applications will be accepted starting Monday, June 30, 2025, 8:00 a.m., (PT) through Friday, July 11, 2025, 5:00 p.m. (PT).

The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires , including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The County of Los Angeles Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Supervising Helicopter Mechanic vacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Supervising Helicopter Mechanic.

DEFINITION :
Supervises a crew of helicopter mechanics and participates in the more difficult work of repairing airframes, engines, components, and other appliances associated with aircraft owned and/or operated by the County.

Essential Job Functions

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS :
Positions allocable to this class report to the Chief, Helicopter Maintenance at Fire Department’s Air Operations/Sheriff Department’s Aero Bureau and supervise Helicopter Mechanics and Senior Helicopter Mechanics, and may supervise other air operations support maintenance staff. Incumbents supervise and participate in the technical maintenance, repairs, overhauls, and alterations including airframe, powerplant, rotor, or appliance of reciprocating and/or turbine -powered aircraft in either Sheriff’s or Fire Department’s air operations. Incumbents must possess expert knowledge of the methods in locating and diagnosing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, structural and other aircraft systems issues. Incumbents in this class must have expert knowledge of operation and preventive maintenance requirements of the aircraft to be maintained. This class has responsibility for determining work priorities, assigning tasks, maintaining the flow of work, and may assist in estimating and planning repair jobs. This class frequently lifts more than 50 pounds and regularly climbs on aircraft and ladders while carrying tools, equipment, and parts.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Supervises, assigns, inspects, and evaluates the work of Helicopter Mechanics, Senior Helicopter Mechanics, and support maintenance staff.
  
• Supervises and participates in disassembling and reassembling airframes, engines, and other component parts including main and tail rotor assemblies and gear boxes to maintain equipment in airworthy condition.
  
• Supervises and participates in all scheduled hourly and/or calendar inspections as well as unscheduled maintenance.
  
• Inspects work in progress and upon completion, for technical accuracy and compliance with aircraft specifications.
  
• Instructs subordinates on new repair methods and provides technical information on the repair of new equipment.
  
• Researches the disposition and status of maintenance and repair of aircraft by assessing and utilizing an automated system.
  
• Participates in periodic refresher training to engines, airframes, components or appliance repairs, or related topics.
  
• Drives County vehicles to respond to helicopter maintenance needs in the field and/or remote locations, e.g., daily inspections, troubleshooting helicopter discrepancies and other repairs as required.
  
• May prepare, maintain, and complete reports, including those required by the Federal Aviation Administration.
  
• May assist in the operation of a tool and stock room, including the requisition, receipt and issuance of parts, equipment, tools and supplies.
  
• May prepare estimates on extent and cost of aircraft repairs and recommends to management on the need to repair or replace aircraft and other equipment.
  
• May supervise a traveling field unit responsible for work at various locations throughout the County.
  
• May perform the work of the Chief, Helicopter Maintenance in his or her absence.
  

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :
Option I: One year of experience providing technical guidance to a crew of Helicopter Mechanics* as a Senior Helicopter Mechanic** or inspecting maintenance performed on airframes, engines, and other components of aircraft owned and/or operated by Los Angeles County to ensure compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration’s regulations and manufacturers’ maintenance manuals and directives as a Helicopter Maintenance Inspector***.

Option II: Five years of experience with responsibility for completing major and minor repairs to return Los Angeles County owned and/or operated aircraft to airworthy condition as a Helicopter Mechanic*.

LICENSE:
A valid Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic's License issued by the Federal Aviation Administration.

A valid Inspection Authorization Certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration.

A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions.

License/Certificate Information:
Applicants for this position are required to include copies of the required license at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting their on-line application. On your application, be sure to give the title of your required license AND certificate and its number, date issued, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency.

You MUST meet the above requirements in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
V - Arduous: This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground or irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION :
*Helicopter Mechanic: Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs airframes, engines, and other components of aircraft owned and/or operated by the County.

**Senior Helicopter Mechanic: Provides technical guidance to a crew of Helicopter Mechanics and performs the more difficult work of repairing airframes, engines, and other components of aircraft owned and/or operated by the County.

***Helicopter Maintenance Inspector: Inspects maintenance performed on airframes, engines, and other components of aircraft owned and/or operated by the County to ensure compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration’s regulations and manufacturers’ maintenance manuals and directives.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :
Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT :
During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. Those who achieve a passing score for this evaluation will be considered for permanent employment.

APPLICATION & FILING INFORMATION :
Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add Alexander.Javaherdashti@fire.lacounty.gov , Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com , and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance before the posting closes as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE :
The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly show that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Please fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any related education, training, and job experience. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your actual job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, total number of hours worked (full or part time). Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for this job. Your application will be rejected if it is incomplete. We may reject your application at any time during the selection process.

AVAILABLE SHIFT :
Any Shift - Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER :
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES :
For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Refer to their website for more information: http://lacountylibrary.org

NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL AND PASSWORD :
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI) :
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The County of Los Angeles Fire Department is committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst various groups of people. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section
Department Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500
Department Contact Email: Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov
Analyst Contact Email: Alexander.Javaherdashti@fire.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

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Closing Date/Time: 7/11/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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