Aircraft Technician Supv

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to provide public safety to the state of Arizona.

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Aircraft Technician Supervisor Salary: $77,424.26 - $92,910.06

To apply, you must go to the DPS website.  and follow the instructions to submit your online application.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking an experienced professional for the Aircraft Technician Supervisor position which is responsible for field and shop repair and maintenance of rotary and fixed‑wing aircraft to ensure continued airworthiness. Repairs, overhauls, inspects, maintains, and cleans rotary and fixed‑wing aircraft. Performs related work as required. Supervises Aircraft Technicians and the Aviation Maintenance Assistant, inspects work performed and returns rotary and fixed‑wing aircraft to service.

The duties and responsibilities of this class are governed by established maintenance schedules, limitations of shop and field maintenance facilities, and Federal Aviation Administration regulations.

This recruitment will be used to establish a state‑wide 18‑month eligibility list to fill current and future vacancies over the life of the list.

All Levels of Aircraft Technician Supervisor require:

• High school diploma or possession of a G.E.D. certificate.
• Possession of a valid technician's license with airframe and power plant ratings issued by the FAA.
• Possession of a current inspection authorization certificate (IA) issued by the FAA.
• Possession of a valid Arizona driver license.
• Possession of a complete set of aircraft technician's tools.
• Experience in the repair and maintenance of turbine helicopters, and/or single and multi‑engine turbo‑propeller and reciprocating engine fixed‑wing aircraft.
• Absence of violations of FAA regulations.
• Requires three (3) years of experience as an Aircraft Technician with the Department of Public Safety, or three years of experience as an aircraft maintenance supervisor.

May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, fumes or dust, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Exposure to moderate (e.g., light motorized equipment) to loud (e.g., heavy motorized equipment) noise.

Progression to the next step requires an overall performance rating of at least "Standard" in the last 12 months.

Must successfully complete the examination process.

Applicants must complete an examination process. A polygraph and background investigation are required for successful applicants. DPS supports a drug‑free work environment through pre‑employment drug testing.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply:
Driver’s License Requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify).

• Accrued vacation pay and sick days
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Deferred compensation plan
• Top‑ranked retirement plans
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long‑term disability insurance plans
• Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs
• Bus Cards (Subsidized partially by the State)
• Paid Parental Leave– Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly‑placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long‑Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27‑week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life‑long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax‑deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling . Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.