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HELICOPTER MECHANIC - FIRE EMERGENCY

Salary

$113,576.40 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

37492A-FR

Department

FIRE

Opening Date

12/02/2025

Closing Date

12/16/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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Position/Program Information

FIRE DEPARTMENT

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE -FIRE EMERGENCY

EXAM NUMBER

37492A-FR

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD

Applications will be accepted from Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM (PT) until Tuesday, December 16, 2025 before 5:00 PM (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 PM (PT) onDecember 16, 2025 before 5:00 PM (PT), to be accepted.

The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires (https://file.lacounty.https//file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/bos/supdocs/199375.pdf) , 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 Los Angeles County Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency 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 Helicopter Mechanic position.

Essential Job Functions

Gathers and interprets informationfrom a variety of sources (e.g., pilots, manufacturers' maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, illustrated parts breakdown, test results, Technical Bulletins, etc.) by asking questions, reading, conducting tests, and performing in-flight duties etc. in order to troubleshoot, guide inspection and perform maintenance repairs.

Performs daily, periodic, hourly, and other inspectionsas required by manufacturers, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), and/or County policy to determine airworthiness of helicopters, serviceability of aircraft appliances, and to identify problems or potential problems.

Troubleshoots electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural problemson helicopters using visual inspection techniques and a variety of test equipment (e.g., volt-ohm meter, pressure gauges, computer diagnostic equipment, etc.) in order to locate the source of problems and determine what corrective actions are needed (e.g., adjustments, repairs, replacement of parts, etc.).

Repairs, removes and replaces defective parts, overhauling parts, fabricating parts, etc.using a variety of handheld, hydraulic, and power tools and equipment (e.g., pullers, wrenches, dead-blow hammers, etc.) in order to make the aircraft or component airworthy and return it to service.

Cleans, using brushes, rags/towels, hoses, stepladders, soaps and solvents, etc.in order to facilitate visual inspection of the aircraft, prevent corrosion, and to give the aircraft a clean, professional, and well-maintained appearance.

Writes reports, completes forms, and makes logbook entries(e.g., brief written reports, inspection checklists, maintenance logs, work orders, etc.) by hand and/or using a computer word processing and/or email application in order to document the performance of scheduled maintenance, report issues or problems, provide information to others (e.g., supervisors, coworkers, pilots, etc.), and to be in compliance with manufacturers guidance, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), and/or County policy.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

Three years' (full-time) experience, gained within the last five years, in the repair and maintenance of twin engine turbine-powered helicopters such as the Bell 412 and/or Sikorsky UH60/70.One year of the required experience must have been in: Responsible charge of repairs and overhauls to return "certified" helicopters to flight status in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration Regulations and manufacturer requirements–or-Responsible charge of repairs and overhauls to return "non-certified" helicopters to flight status in compliance with manufacturer requirements in either a Department of Defense/U.S. Military or private contractor environment.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATE:

A currentvalid Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic's certificateissued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)*.

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

LICENSE:

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

*License and Certification Information

The exam analyst will verify the required certification on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) website. You must include a copy of your certificate within five (5) days of filing your application.

If you are unable to attach the required documents, please e-mail them to [email protected] five (5) business days of filing. Include the exam number, and exam title in the Subject line of your e-mail.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

PHYSICAL CLASS:

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

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

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 [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected] 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 onwww.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.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

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

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.

Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section

Department Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500

Department Contact Email: [email protected]

T eletype Phone: (800) 735-2929

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran’s Credit:

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102\_PPG\_115.pdf

Revised September 2025

For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)

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Candidate Communication Acknowledgement:

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, and other important information pertaining to you candidacy for this position.

It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence.

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Supplemental Questionnaire Acknowledgement:

The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility.CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY.Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as"see resume or application"will NOTbe considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

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This position works to support the County's response to the fire emergency.

+ I understand and am willing to perform all necessary work duties.

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Do you have at least three years' (full-time) experience, gained within the last five years, in the repair and maintenance of twin engine turbine-powered helicopters such as the Bell 412 and/or Sikorsky UH60/70. One year of the required experience must have been in: Responsible charge of repairs and overhauls to return "certified" helicopters to flight status in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration Regulations and manufacturer requirements or Responsible charge of repairs and overhauls to return "non-certified" helicopters to flight status in compliance with manufacturer requirements in either a Department of Defense/U.S. Military or private contractor environment?

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+ No

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If you answered "Yes" to question 4, please provide your experience by using the same format below:

Payroll Title

Employer

Hours Worked Per Week

Supervisor Name and Phone Number

Dates of EmploymentFrom (mm/dd/yr) to (mm/dd/yr)

Detailed description of your experience (include experience in power-off-auto rotational landings.)

If you do not have the experience, please indicate N/A.

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Do you have a current valid Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic's certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)? In order to receive credit for your Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic's Certificate, you must include a legible copy of the original certificate within five (5) calendars days from the end of the filing period.

+ Yes, i have attached a copy to my application.

+ Yes, i will email a legible copy to Jose Cortez, at [email protected] within five (5) calendar days from the end of application filing period.

+ No, i do not have a certificate.

+ Not applicable.

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