Aircraft Mechanic

at Kansas Highway Patrol in Wichita, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Airframe Repair

Major and minor inspection, alterations and repairs of helicopters and airplanes.

Engine Repair

Major and minor inspection, alterations and repairs or helicopters and airplanes to ensure air worthiness.

Record Keeping
Maintenance and inspection records keeper including logbooks. Requests aviation parts and supplies to maintain an adequate and orderly inventory on all stock items.

Position Description:

Inspects, troubleshoots and repairs helicopter and airplane airframes in order to ensure airworthiness by conducting the task in an efficient and safe manner in accordance with manufacturers’ instruction and technical data, industry standards, and Federal Aviation Regulations. Tasks and responsibilities are reviewed by the Federal Aviation Administration during random inspections for compliance with all procedures and regulations. Airframe work includes major and minor inspection, alterations and repairs. Major components of the airframe are disassembled, repaired, and reassembled including wings, fuselage, empennage, vertical stabilizers, horizontal stabilizers, landing gear, flight controls, instruments, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, mechanical linkages, fuel systems, and structural components. Work is reviewed by the supervisor for compliance with FAA regulations and KHP procedures on an as needed basis.

Inspects, troubleshoots and repairs helicopter and airplane engines to ensure airworthiness by conducting the task in an efficient and safe manner in accordance with manufacturers instruction and technical data, industry standards, and Federal Aviation Regulations. Tasks and responsibilities are reviewed by the Federal Aviation Administration during random inspections for compliance with all procedures and regulations. Aircraft engine work includes major and minor inspection, alterations and repairs. Engines are disassembled, repaired, and reassembled down to individual components including cylinders, pistons, spark plus, valves, connecting rods, crankshafts, cases, accessories, lubrication systems, ignition systems, fuel systems, air intake systems, instrumentation, and controls. Work is reviewed by the supervisor for compliance with FAA regulations and KHP procedures on an as needed basis.

Records maintenance and inspections in the Aircraft Logbooks to comply with FAA Regulations and Agency Policies. Requests aviation parts and supplies to maintain an adequate and orderly inventory on all stock items to ensure prompt repairs for operational readiness. Tasks are reviewed by the FAA during random inspections for compliance with all procedures and regulations annually. Work is reviewed by the supervisor for compliance with FAA regulations and KHP procedures on an as needed basis.