Requisition ID:
47152
Work Location:
Public Works - Leroy Drive facility
Pay Range:
G.26, $59,862.40 - $92,788.80
Starting Salary:
Depending upon Qualifications
Work Schedule:
Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Part Time Hours/Wk:
Job Open Date:
9/11/25
Application Deadline:
Job Duties:
The City of Virginia Beach is hiring a Helicopter Mechanic to perform skilled mechanical work on City of Virginia Beach Police helicopters to include but not limited to:
· Schedule and perform all types of servicing and maintenance on helicopters in accordance with FAA regulations and manufacturers' directives to keep helicopters operational.
· Repair and replace worn or defective engine parts.
· Reassemble and install engine in aircraft.
· Repair and replace defects in airframe, main rotor, transmission, or other parts of the aircraft.
· Adjust and repair electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories and instruments.
· Maintain logbooks in accordance with FAA regulations and parts inventory.
· Run-in rebuilt assemblies, or to troubleshoot special problems.
· Maintain adequate inventory of parts and fuel and maintain accurate records of same.
· Perform pre-flight testing, while helicopter is grounded, in accordance with FAA regulations.
· Efficiently supervise subordinate mechanics, shop and flight operations area.
· Recommendations for aircraft modification are consistently understandable, feasible and viable.
· Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less.
· Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workloads and department needs
· The incumbent must have or obtain an Inspection Authorization Certification as soon as qualified
Starting salary will depend on qualifications
This position is designated ALPHA I, and the individual may be required to work in emergency events and inclement weather.
This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical.
Joining the City of Virginia Beach Workforce Comes With its Perks!
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 3 Additional Personal Holidays
- 18 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
- Legal and Identity Theft Protection
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan & Basic Life Insurance
- Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (COV 457)
- Deferred Compensation Plans
- Hybrid 457 cash Match
- Virginia Local Disability Program (VLDP) - Income Replacement (Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Long-Term care)
- Optional Life Insurance
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program / Work-Life Services
- Paid Maternity/Paternity/Parental care Leave after 1 year of employment.
- Beach Municipal Federal Credit Union exclusively for City employees and their dependents
Official City Job Description:
https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Helicopter-Mechanic-00450.pdf
Working Conditions:
https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.002081.pdf
Minimum Requirements:
MINIMUMS: High school or GED plus three (3) years advanced mechanical experience in aircraft maintenance and repair supplemented by FAA Airframe and Power Plant Technician License; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina drivers license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV drivers license eligibility requirements.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. This position may require that incumbents wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, or other designated safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employees supervisor based on position assigned. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical. Mechanics must supply their own hand tools. May require a current Helicopter Private Pilots License.
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required
Attachments Required: Please attach a copy of a valid pilot license and/or a valid Inspection Authorization certificate.
Preferences:
• Possess current Helicopter Private Pilot's License.
• Possess current Commercial Pilot License.
• Possess a current Inspection Authorization.
• 5 years or more advanced mechanical experience in aircraft maintenance.
• Operational experience with MD530F equipped with Flir Downlink data system and police aviation operations.
• Experience reading and interpreting FAA regulations.
• Experience diagnosing mechanical malfunctions and determining the appropriate repair or maintenance procedures.
• Experience in use of hydraulic test instruments and diagnostic test equipment.
• Experience interpretating the repair and parts manuals.
• Experience accurately record work performed and time required to perform work.
• Ability to climb ladders, equipment access steps, and operate equipment.
• Ability to respond to emergency calls after normal working hours.
Special Instructions:
This position will remain posted until filled. First review of applications will take place September 19, 2025.
- Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting.
- Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process.
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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.
