Salary: $41.04 Hourly
Location : Barrow, AK
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 14-26-007
Department: Search & Rescue
Division: Maintenance
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
Closing Date: 7/24/2026 5:00 PM Alaska

Provides specialized inspection, maintenance, and repair of Search & Rescue (SAR) aircraft, facilities and ground support equipment; acts as flight crew chief and assists with rescue and recovery duties as directed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Maintain NSB aircraft, facility and ground support equipment in mission ready status.

Performs inspection, maintenance and repairs of Search & Rescue aircraft, facilities, ground support equipment and vehicles, in compliance with applicable FAA, and OSHA regulations, and as outlined in manufacturers' technical maintenance manuals.

Perform aircraft line service duties including refueling, tanker truck inspections, jet fuel quality control and aircraft marshaling.

Responds to emergencies and performs flight crew duties as assigned.

Review status of aircraft and equipment, and recommends equipment replacement and repair options.

Maintain skills and certification through participation in applicable educational opportunities.

May be required to work a non-traditional work schedule to include evening, holidays and weekends and may be subject to 24 hour on-call status.

Respect operations by maintaining confidentiality of all the department missions.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of NSB Search & Rescue Department policies and procedures, and related safety, maintenance and legal issues.

Knowledge of Borough, state, and FAA rules and regulations.

Skill in diagnosing and troubleshooting complex maintenance discrepancies on SAR aircraft and equipment.

Skill in fabricating and adapting parts and tools to specific repairs.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required
High school graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.

FAA Airframe & Power Plant License;

Two years of work experience as a licensed aircraft maintenance engineer;

Ability to obtain a valid Alaska Commercial Driver's License with HazMat, Tanker, and Air Brake endorsements required within the probationary period.

Applicants must pass a criminal back ground, finger printing and a Safety TSA test provided by the State of Alaska DOT, to obtain an AOA badge required to operate on airport premises within 30 days of hire.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Work is performed in internal and external environments with exposure to inclement weather and varying temperatures, bio-hazardous material, toxic substances, potentially explosive materials and constant exposure to excessive mechanical noise.
Special Equipment and Tools Utilized:

Airplanes, helicopters and support vehicles; specialized repair equipment, machinery, tools and electronic test equipment.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.
The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.

Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.

Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

02

Which best describes your level of education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate

03

Do you have a FAA Airframe & Power Plant License? Please attach a copy of the required document to your application before submitting it online.

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of work experience as a licensed aircraft maintenance engineer do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

05

If you have at least two years of work experience as a licensed aircraft maintenance engineer, describe how you meet the qualification and list the position you held, company and dates of employment where you gained the experience.
06

To comply with the Borough's nepotism law (NSBMC Sec. 2.20.170 and 2.20.290), the North Slope Borough must collect the following information. Are you related by blood or marriage to the Department Director Heather Dingman or Immediate Supervisor John Popecki for this position?

• Yes
• No

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If "Yes", please check boxes below that apply:

• Father
• Father-in-Law
• Step-Father
• Mother
• Mother-in-Law
• Step-Mother
• Brother
• Brother-in-Law
• Step-Brother
• Sister
• Sister-in-Law
• Step-Sister
• Son
• Son-in-Law
• Step-Son
• Daughter
• Daughter-in-Law
• Step-Daughter
• Wife
• Husband

08

Do you currently live in the same residence as the Department Director Heather Dingman or Immediate Supervisor John Popecki of this position?

• Yes
• No

09

If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below:I am currently living in the same residence as the:

• Department Director
• Immediate Supervisor

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