Aircraft Maintenance Career Path Career Path

Progression Overview

Positions in this family inspect, repair, and maintain aircraft.

Typical functions The functions within this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:

• Perform inspections and repairs.
• Diagnose electrical/mechanical problems.
• Identify repair procedures.
• Inspect parts for defects and replace them.

The work assigned to positions in this series ranges from performing inspections and repairs to overseeing aircraft maintenance operations.

Aircraft Mechanic — Pay grade: 24

This is a vocational-level position responsible for performing inspections, repairs, and scheduled maintenance of aircraft. Employees are accountable for diagnosing electrical and mechanical problems and identifying repair procedures; and examining parts for defects and replacing them with new ones.

Minimum Requirements (The following represents the minimum qualifications used to accept applicants, provided that equivalent substitution will be permitted in case of deficiencies in either experience or education.):

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Senior Aircraft Mechanic — Pay grade: 29

(May be utilized in a Non-Supervisory or Supervisory Role) This is an advanced level position which oversees day-to-day aircraft maintenance operations. Employees at this level function as a lead worker and are accountable for planning and assigning work, providing technical advice and guidance on appropriate course of action, and ensuring completion of assignments in accordance with policies and procedures. Additionally, employees are responsible for planning and overseeing the implementation of equipment replacement schedules and purchasing and/or replacement of testing or repair equipment.

Minimum Requirements (The following represents the minimum qualifications used to accept applicants, provided that equivalent substitution will be permitted in case of deficiencies in either experience or education.): High School Diploma or equivalent and three years of relevant experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Some Patrol duties relate to criminal activity. Therefore, employees may be exposed to written material, photographs, and/or verbal language of a sexual nature. The requirements of this position are not intended to create a hostile work environment; however, it is work of an extremely sensitive nature. A copy of the Missouri State Highway Patrol policy on sexual harassment is available upon request. Once a job offer has been made, employment with the Missouri State Highway Patrol is contingent upon the successful results of a background investigation and Patrol administered drug test. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is a Drug Free Workplace. Employees must be a United States Citizen, or a legal resident of a country participating in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Minimum Requirements specific to the Aircraft Maintenance Job Family that may apply and are dependent on assigned areas of responsibility:

• Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid Missouri Driver License with the appropriate classification.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic certification.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain Aircraft Inspection Authorization within one year of appointment, as well as both A and P certification.
• Must attend and successfully complete Bell Helicopter 206 and 407 technical courses within 6 months of appointment (or as soon as scheduling will allow).
• Must attend and successfully complete King Air 250 mechanical school within 6 months of appointment (or as soon as scheduling will allow).

EEO STATEMENT: The Missouri State Highway Patrol is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, or disability.

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Effective: 07/01/2024 Reviewed: 07/01/2024 Revised: --