Aircraft Mechanic - Old Town

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY

AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

Opening Date: May 08, 2026

Closing Date: End of day June 05, 2026

Location: Old Town

Position Number: 01714-4676

Position Type: Permanent Full Time

Class Code: 8580

Grade: 24 (Professional/Technical Unit)

Salary: $51,688.00 - $72,467.20 Per Year

Interested candidates need to complete and submit a Direct Hire Online Application , along with a Cover Letter , required License(s ), and detailed Resume.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: Structural and craft work in inspecting, repairing, and maintaining aircraft and aircraft engines in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and manufacturers standards. Work is performed on all facets of the aircraft and includes flight testing of aircraft upon completion of maintenance. Responsibilities may include conducting hourly and calendar inspections, troubleshooting discrepancies, working on aircraft outside and away from the main maintenance base, and working with Pilots while conducting maintenance test flights.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:

• Conducts inspections of all mechanical parts on airframes, engines, and avionics of both fixed and rotary wing aircraft to ensure aircraft safety.
• Diagnose & repairs problems with aircraft operations to maximize aircraft availability and air worthiness.
• Repair turbine and reciprocating engines and their associated accessories to conform to FAA and manufacturer standards.
• Performs structural repairs to airframe structures.
• Computes aircraft weight and balance to ensure aircraft remains within specified center of gravity and maintains proper flight characteristics.
• Flight tests aircraft to ensure repairs and maintenance were correctly performed and to make further calibrations or repairs.
• Repairs spare parts, components, engines and accessories to ensure ready replacement of non-functional aircraft parts.

For questions specific to the position, please contact Jared Milligan at: Jared.Milligan@maine.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited airframe and powerplant mechanics school or the equivalent in training and experience.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class): Possession of a current aircraft and powerplant license as issued by the FAA.

Preference will be given to those with a minimum of 5 years of helicopter maintenance experience with additional preference being given to those with Bell helicopter experience. Preference will also be given to those who hold a current Inspection Authorization rating and a current driver’s license without restrictions.

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements .
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office .
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act .
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness .

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

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