The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health and the environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. We deliver 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water per day to 8.3 million New York City residents and more than 1 million people in Upstate New York, and we collect and treat an average of 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day.

DEP seeks to hire a Helicopter Mechanic within the Bureau of Police & Security, located at Hudson Valley Regional Airport Wappingers Falls, NY. Under general direction, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, trouble shoot and diagnose aircraft maintenance problems and perform duties related to routine maintenance, structural repairs, rebuilding and/or upgrading of aircraft components and systems, and keeping of maintenance records for the agency's two Augusta AW119Kx Helicopter. Receive direction from Aviation Unit Supervisor and/or other higher level supervisory personnel. The mechanic will operate shop machinery, computers, electronic equipment, and a variety of hand tools; Inspect and diagnose mechanical defects and problems on helicopters, aircraft and associated aviation equipment, including airframe and powerplants; participate in aircraft check flights; Possess advanced electrical troubleshooting skills; Have refined rotor vibration/balancing skills; Inspect component parts according to guidelines including the airframe and engine; perform mechanical repairs or adjustments as appropriate; Analyze failures, determine problems and causes; recommend solutions; Perform preventive maintenance on equipment, including lubricating and replacing worn parts, checking fuel and condition of fueling equipment; Adapt new equipment to fit existing helicopters; Modify existing aircraft to allow installation of new equipment; Perform off-site repairs and maintenance. Complete reports, maintain records, maintenance manuals and air-worthiness directives for the airframe and the engine; Order supplies and equipment; maintain inventory of parts supply and fuel supply; contact vendors; Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of electronics, avionics, and helicopter/aircraft maintenance and repairs; Maintain and clean the shop area. Estimate time, materials, and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisition materials as required; Perform aircraft cleaning and repainting and other duties as directed.

1. High school diploma or G.E.D. supplemented by specialized training and classes in helicopter and aircraft repair and three years of increasingly responsible maintenance and repair experience as a FAA-certified Airframe and Power Plant Technician.

License Requirement: At the time of appointment, candidates must possess an FAA Airframe and Power Plant License with Inspection Authority and a motor vehicle driver's license valid in the State of New York. All licenses and certifications must be maintained for the duration of employment.

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New York City Residency is not required for this position