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Job Description
Position/Program Information
FIRE DEPARTMENT
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE - FIRE EMERGENCY
EXAM NUMBER
37494A-FR
APPLICATION FILING PERIOD Applications will be accepted starting August 6, 2025, 8:00 a.m., (PT) through August 19, 2025, 5:00 p.m. (PT).
The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires , 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 County of Los Angeles Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Senior 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 Senior Helicopter Mechanic position.
DEFINITION :
Provides technical guidance to a crew of Helicopter Mechanics and performs the more difficult work of repairing airframes, engines, and other components of aircraft owned and/or operated by the County.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS :
Positions allocable to this class receive technical and administrative supervision from a Supervising Helicopter Mechanic or Chief, Helicopter Maintenance. Incumbents are responsible for providing technical guidance to Helicopter Mechanics assigned to an aircraft maintenance and repair crew. Incumbents participate in the maintenance, repair, and alterations, including airframe, powerplant, propeller, rotor, or appliance, of reciprocating and/or turbine-powered aircraft in either Sheriff’s or Fire Department’s air operations. Such helicopter crews perform maintenance on different manufacturer airframes and powerplants. Incumbents must have thorough knowledge of materials, methods, tools, and standard practices of the helicopter mechanic trade, models of aircraft to be maintained, and Federal Aviation Administration regulations concerning inspection, maintenance, and repair of aircraft. This class frequently lifts more than 50 pounds and regularly climbs on aircraft and ladders while carrying tools, equipment, and parts.
Essential Job Functions- Provides technical guidance to Helicopter Mechanics and participates in disassembling and reassembling airframes, engines, and other component parts, including main and tail rotor assemblies and gear boxes to maintain equipment in airworthy condition.
- Performs scheduled inspections, troubleshoots, and repairs or replaces faulty parts as required.
- Leads and participates in hourly and calendar inspections.
- Makes repairs to airframes, including sheet metal, composites, and painting.
- Provides technical guidance to helicopter mechanics engaged in the repair or maintenance of aircraft.
- Completes reports required by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :
Three years of experience completing major and minor repairs to return Los Angeles County owned aircraft to airworthy condition as a Helicopter Mechanic*.LICENSE:
A valid Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic's License issued by the Federal Aviation Administration.
A valid Inspection Authorization Certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration.
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/Certificate Information:
Applicants for this position are required to include copies of the required license at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting their on-line application. On your application, be sure to give the title of your required license AND certificate and its number, date issued, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency.
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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION :
*Helicopter Mechanic: Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs airframes, engines, and other components of aircraft owned and/or operated by the County.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT :
During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. Those who achieve a passing score for this evaluation will be considered for permanent employment.
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 add Alexander.Javaherdashti@fire.lacounty.gov , Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com , and info@governmentjobs.com 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 on www.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.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE :
The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly show that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Please fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any related education, training, and job experience. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your actual job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, total number of hours worked (full or part time). Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for this job. Your application will be rejected if it is incomplete. We may reject your application at any time during the selection process.
AVAILABLE SHIFT :
Any Shift - Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
BACKGROUND CHECK AND MEDICAL EXAMINATION INFORMATION :
Candidates who are extended a conditional offer of employment will be required to complete a criminal background check, including a fingerprint scan, followed by a medical examination. A candidate with a conviction history which has a direct and adverse relationship with the duties of the Senior Helicopter Mechanic position may have his or her conditional offer of employment rescinded and be removed from the certification list pursuant to Civil Service Rule 6.04.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER :
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES :
For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Refer to their website for more information : http://lacountylibrary.org
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.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI) :
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The County of Los Angeles Fire Department is committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst various groups of people. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices .
Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section
Department Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500
Department Contact Email: Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov
Analyst Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500
Analyst Contact Email: Alexander.Javaherdashti@fire.lacounty.gov
T eletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
California Relay Services Phone : (800) 735-2922
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Closing Date/Time: 8/19/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
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