Helicopter Mechanic

The following procedures will apply:

• The Eligibility List will consist of both internal and external applicants who meet the qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes.
• The hiring department has the discretion to consider internal applicants on the Eligibility List prior to considering external candidates on the Eligibility List.
• The City of Ontario reserves the right, if necessary, to accept only the first one hundred (100) applications from applicants that meet the qualification guidelines below.

• Completed applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

Background Investigation

All appointments to this position are subject to a satisfactory background investigation conducted by the Ontario Police Department. The background investigation will include the following: passing of a polygraph test and the successful completion of a post-offer medical exam (including drug screen). Candidates may be disqualified from further consideration during the background investigation for a variety of reasons including if they have: an excessive number of traffic citations and/or collisions; arrests and/or convictions; a history of illegal substance abuse; poor credit history (factors include bankruptcy, foreclosures, liens, repossessions, and recency); or thefts from a previous employer. For clarification of any of the above disqualifying reasons, please call the Police Department Background Unit at (909) 408-1820. The following list describes some areas that are covered in the background investigation:

• Your relatives, references, and acquaintances are asked to comment on your suitability for a career in law enforcement.
• The information supplied regarding your educational history is examined and verified.
• You must list a history of your residences.
• Your work history and experience are examined with regard to your dependability, relationships with fellow workers, trustworthiness, and general job performance.
• Military service records are subject to verification.
• The background investigation considers your management of personal finances (however, being in debt does not automatically disqualify you).
• Your criminal, driving, and insurance records are evaluated. Felony convictions will be grounds for disqualification from the selection process.

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• Disassembles, repairs, and replaces airframe components, engines, motors, transmissions, rotor assemblies and gear boxes, control assemblies and cable and other equipment systems, components and accessories.
• Pulls and inspects motor shafts, checks and balances weight of rotors, replaces filters, and performs related maintenance and repair.
• Inspects and changes main rotor transmission and tail rotor assembly.
• Inspects drive trains and replaces bearings and other components and performs related repairs.
• Sets up and operates vibration analyzer and other electrical and electronic and electronic testing equipment to evaluate rotor and engine performance, generators and charging system, and other components.
• Identifies potential damage, wear or safety hazards; determines type and extent of necessary repairs and makes corrections or arranges major repairs.
• Installs, adjusts and maintains directional lights and ensures proper operation of infrared and color camera equipment, and related equipment.
• Utilizes welder to perform minor body repairs and to fabricate and attach special equipment; applies anti-corrosion treatments.
• Performs preventive maintenance and routine aircraft service work.
• Rides with pilots to observe and record findings of test flights.
• Make daily, periodic and other inspections in accordance with manufacturer, City, and FM standards and regulations.
• Maintains inspection records, repair records, and flight log.
• Completes FAA certification paperwork of all maintenance performed.
• Orders engine and mechanical parts.
• Maintain parts inventory.
• Observes safety rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Selection Process

1. Online Application:In order to be considered for the Helicopter Mechanic with the Ontario Police Department, applicants must submit an online application in response to a current job opportunity listed on the City’s website at www.ontarioca.gov/employment. Applications received in response to a current job opportunity are screened to determine if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position. If the minimum requirements are met, the applicant is invited to participate in the Desirable Review.
2. Desirable Review: Applications will be evaluated for desirable qualifications as described in the job bulletin. This is a competitive recruitment and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the desirable qualifications of the position and needs of the City will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
3. Helicopter Mechanic Evaluation: The Helicopter Mechanic Examination will consist of the following two components:
   • Operational Presentation Exercise: This exercise is designed to assess your knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the operational role of the position. The assessment panel will consist of members of the OPD Staff and will be scored on pass or fail rating. Only candidates who pass the Operational Presentation Exercise will continue to the second part, Oral Board Interview, of the Helicopter Mechanic Evaluation.
   • Oral Board Interview: Candidates who successfully passed the Operational Presentation Exercise will participate in the Oral Board Interview that is designed to evaluate each candidate’s readiness for the Helicopter Mechanic by sampling the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for success on the job. The oral board interview panel will becomprised of members of the OPD Staff. Candidates who pass the evaluation will be placed on the eligibility list.
4. Background Investigation and Administrative Interview:The hiring department may contact those on the eligibility list for a background interview at any time during the 12 month eligibility list. Please reference the "Background Investigation" section above for more information of the process or contact the Police Department Background Unit at (909) 408-1820 for further information.During the background investigation process you will participate in Administrative Interviews with Department personnel including the Chief of Police.
5. Conditional Job Offer:Following the successful completion of all prior phases, the candidate may be made a conditional job offer. Job offers are conditional upon the successful completion of a Police Department background, finger prints, drug screen, and medical evaluation

Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com, you will be prompted to create a new user account, otherwise, log in with your username and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:

• List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.

• List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).

• Separately list each position held, includingdifferent positionswith the same employer.

A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the proper completion of your application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected.

NOTE:Transcripts from colleges, universities or technical schools outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report will result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

Application Process

Applicants are requiredto submit required certification(s) or other required documentation as outlined in the Qualifications Guideline section of this bulletin. Please use the attachment function found on the City's online application to attach copies of the requested certification(s) or other documentation. Failure to attach required documentation may result in the rejection of your application. Please contact the Human Resources/Risk Management Agency if you have any questions regarding the application process.

Your application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Failure to complete these sections may result in the rejection of your application.

Supplemental Questions

To complete your application for this position, you may be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.

Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application.

Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.