Agency Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services Division North Carolina Forest Service Job Classification Title Aircraft Mechanic (S) Position Number 60031652 Grade NC12 About Us The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians.
The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees. Description of Work Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above. The North Carolina Forest Service is a team of professionals who provide forest protection, emergency response, resource management and environmental education to the residents and landowners of North Carolina through a variety of programs.
The NC Forest Service provides services to the 100 counties in North Carolina. The NCFS Aviation Division is responsible for fire detection and suppression, airborne pest control detection, water quality, hazard reduction burning, and other supporting flights. The primary purpose of the NCFS Maintenance Organization is to maintain the Division’s aircraft and serve on the flight crew to assist in wildfire suppression.
Residency requirement - Must reside within one hour of required duty station. Duty Station Location: Duplin Hangar, 212 Airport Road, Kenansville, NC 28349 Must have a NC Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $47,703 - $83,479 Knowledge of fixed and rotary aircraft and their repair, turbine engine repair, single and multi-engine application, and hydraulic systems.
Computer experience necessary for electronic Airworthiness (AD) and (Service Bulletins (SB) search and maintenance tracking system. Working knowledge of FARs pertaining to maintenance and logbook sign off. Ability to perform testing and checks on all aircraft components and system required by maintenance manuals. Click Here to Learn more about State Employee Benefits . Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.
Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22. All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing.
All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position. * Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete.
* Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201. Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Graduation from an FAA approved aviation maintenance technician school and one year of experience in aircraft inspection, maintenance and repair; or High school or General Educational Development