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People First Service Center

AIRCRAFT MECHANIC - 42002982

People First Service Center, Fort Myers, Florida, United States, 33916

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AIRCRAFT MECHANIC – 42002982 Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services – Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (Florida Forest Service)

Requisition No: 867279

Minimum Requirements

Certification as an Aircraft Mechanic by the Federal Aviation Administration with Airframe and Powerplant Ratings.

Possession of a valid driver license.

Location Fort Myers, FL

Job Duties This is a highly responsible technical position requiring a skilled aircraft mechanic who holds a current Airframe and Powerplant License. Certification by the Federal Aviation Administration authorizes maintenance and repair on modern sophisticated aircraft and turbine‑powered helicopters.

Responsibilities include:

Performing maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding and alterations on assigned reciprocating engine aircraft and turbine engine helicopters as prescribed by applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.

Conducting scheduled inspections, researching applicable airworthiness directives, and complying with them using computers, microfiche and paper manuals.

Completing necessary inspection forms and entries into logbooks and computer records; requesting parts to be ordered in a timely manner.

Maintaining work area in a safe, neat, and orderly manner.

Coordinating with the supervisor and pilots to analyze reported malfunctions and performing repairs or adjustments as required.

Deploying to field locations as necessary to provide mechanical, fuel, and helibase support to deployed aircraft, including routine and emergency maintenance of maintenance facilities and ground support equipment.

Assisting with building and ground maintenance, administrative tasks, property inventory, and other duties as assigned.

Special Benefits

Annual Boot Allotment

Annual Uniform Allotment

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Provided

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Annual and Sick Leave benefits

Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year

State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options

Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

Equal Opportunity and Disability Statement The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirms affirmative action. The State’s policy does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations must notify the hiring authority in advance.

Veterans’ Preference Qualified veterans receive preference in employment. Documentation must be submitted in accordance with Florida Statutes and Administrative Code. All documentation is required by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Drug‑Free Workplace All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.

Nearest Major Market Fort Myers Nearest Secondary Market: Cape Coral

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