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Position Information
We're excited to invite skilled professionals to join our team at the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)! The Aircraft Mechanic I-II position places a strong emphasis on candidates with rotary-wing experience, with a preference for individuals who bring deep expertise on the AS350 or comparable aircraft. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of proficiency in troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance of associated systems, along with a commitment to excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.
TxDOT offers exceptional stability, state benefits, paid training, and a strong work-life balance, including 100% paid health premiums for fulltime employees, generous leave programs, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and career advancement pathways-all within a highly respected and awardwinning agency.
If you're passionate about aviation, take pride in delivering top-tier results, and are ready to contribute to a mission-driven public service organization, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated TxDOT team!
Benefits and Perks
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
Retirement Plans
Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
Paid Leave and Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
On-the-Job Training
Tuition Assistance Program
Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Position Description
Performs diagnostic and repair work involving fixed and/or rotary-wing pressurized cabin, passenger aircraft with multi-engine reciprocating or turbine engines, and single-engine non-pressurized aircraft for special purpose and passenger use. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.
Essential Duties:
Aircraft Mechanic I Travels with aircrew to perform aircraft maintenance-related activities and/or repair and retrieve grounded aircraft.
Assembles and installs electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components and accessories, using hand tools and power tools.
Conducts routine and non-routine aircraft maintenance inspections as required by regulations.
Diagnoses, adjusts, repairs and/or overhauls aircraft components and systems to include aircraft engines/assemblies involving electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Disassembles engines and inspects parts such as turbine blades and cylinders for corrosion, wear, warping, cracks and leaks using precision measuring instruments, magnetic inspection equipment.
Inspects airframes for wear or other defects; checks for corrosion, distortion, and invisible cracks in the fuselage, wings, and tail, or propellers using magnetic inspection equipment.
Repairs and replaces pumps, engines, propellers, instruments, landing gear, airframe, control surfaces, and/or fuel systems.
Moves critical aircraft components using specialized equipment such as forklifts or overhead cranes.
Reports completed maintenance and repair work to lead worker.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Aircraft Mechanic II
All of the above and: Provides assistance to other mechanics in maintenance or repair procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education : High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience :
Aircraft Mechanic I: 1 year Fixed/Rotary wing aircraft maintenance and repair work.
Aircraft Mechanic II: 3 years Fixed/Rotary wing aircraft maintenance and repair work.
(Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications : Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Airframe Mechanic-Certificate
Powerplant Mechanic Cert
Competencies:
Aircraft Mechanic I Federal Aviation Administration circulars, orders and regulations
Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair techniques
Repair and maintenance of hydraulic pumps
Preventive maintenance methods and procedures
Schematic electrical wiring
Mechanical systems, equipment operation and maintenance, repair techniques
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
Hazardous materials management methods and procedures
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Maintaining effective working relationships with others
Troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and mechanical components and subsystems
Prioritizing projects/workload and meeting deadlines
Maintaining logs and accurately recording work in progress
Communicating technical information effectively
Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
Diagnosing problems and repairing equipment to include electronic and mechanical components and subsystems according to defined codes and specifications
Read and work with color coded electrical wiring
Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures
Aircraft Mechanic II Greater skill in the above.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
Environment: Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions with noise, vibration, and atmospheric conditions (fumes, dusts, odors, mists, gases or poor ventilation)
Subject to hazards such as moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals and works in narrow aisles and passageways
Movement: Climbing (ladders, stairs, scaffolding, etc) and Balancing (multiple surfaces, uneven walkways, etc)
Standing: Standing (long periods), Stooping/Kneeling (bending at the waist and/or resting/working on knees), Crouching (bending knees and spine) and Crawling (hands and feet/knees)
Reach: Reaching (extending in multiple directions), Pushing (to move objects/tools), Pulling (sustained force to move objects) and Lifting (above head and laterally)
Manipulation: Fingering (pinching, typing, working with fingers), Grasping (gripping tools with full hand) and Feeling (sensing size/ weight/temperature/ texture with hands)
Communication: Talking (expressing ideas with spoken words) and Hearing (perceive sound at normal speaking levels, receive oral communication)
Repetitive Motion: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading, visual inspection of small defects/parts, using measurement devices; and assembly or fabrication of parts
Operation: Operate machines (drill presses, power saws, etc.), motor vehicles and heavy equipment
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing. Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
Worksite address
austin, TX, 78716, US
Who can apply
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