Aircraft Technician Supv

Job No: 538797
Work Type: Full-time
Location: PHOENIX
Categories: Aviation, Skilled Trades/Crafts, Management/Supervisor

Aircraft Technician Supervisor

Salary: $77,424.26 - $118,872.00

To apply, you must go to the DPS website. Click here and follow the instructions to submit your on-line application.

Job Summary:

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking an experienced professional for the Aircraft Technician Supervisor position which is responsible for field and shop repair and maintenance of rotary and fixed-wing aircraft to ensure continued airworthiness. Repairs, overhauls, inspects, maintains, and cleans rotary and fixed-wing aircraft. Performs related work as required. Supervises Aircraft Technicians and the Aviation Maintenance Assistant, inspects work performed and returns rotary and fixed-wing aircraft to service. The duties and responsibilities of this class are governed by established maintenance schedules, limitations of shop and field maintenance facilities, and Federal Aviation Administration regulations.

This recruitment will be used to establish a state-wide 18-month eligibility list to fill current and future vacancies over the life of the list.

Minimum Qualifications:

All Levels of Aircraft Technician Supervisor require:

1. High school diploma or possession of a G.E.D. certificate.
2. Possession of a valid technician's license with airframe and power plant ratings issued by the FAA.
3. Possession of a current inspection authorization certificate (IA) issued by the FAA.
4. Possession of a valid Arizona driver license.
5. Possession of a complete set of aircraft technician's tools.
6. Experience in the repair and maintenance of turbine helicopters, and/or single and multi-engine turbo-propeller and reciprocating engine fixed-wing aircraft.
7. Absence of violations of FAA regulations.

In addition to the above requirements, the following qualifications shall also apply:
Requires three (3) years of experience as an Aircraft Technician with the Department of Public Safety, or three years of experience as an aircraft maintenance supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, fumes or dust, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
Exposure to moderate (e.g., light motorized equipment) to loud (e.g., heavy motorized equipment) noise.

Progression to the next step requires an overall performance rating of at least "Standard" in the last 12 months.

Must successfully complete the examination process.

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees in cooperation with the State of Arizona.
• Accrued vacation pay and sick days
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Deferred compensation plan
• Top-ranked retirement plans
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance plans
• Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs
• Bus Cards (Subsidized partially by the State)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

Advertised: 09 Feb 2026 US Mountain Standard Time
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