The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking a highly motivated Aircraft Mechanic I/II to support the inspection, maintenance, repair, and modification of the agency’s aircraft fleet. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a mission driven aviation team that supports transportation, public service, and statewide operations across Texas.

* This position places a strong emphasis on candidates with an avionics heavy background, including troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance of advanced avionics systems.*

TxDOT offers exceptional stability, state benefits, paid training, and a strong work-life balance, including 100% paid health premiums for full‑time employees, generous leave programs, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and career advancement pathways—all within a highly respected and award‑winning agency.

If you are a dedicated aircraft mechanic who takes pride in expert workmanship enjoys working with modern aircraft technology and takes pride in safe, reliable operations, we want to hear from you.

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Aircraft Mechanic I

Performs diagnostic and repair work involving fixed and/or rotary-wing pressurized cabin, passenger aircraft with multi-engine reciprocating or turbine engines, and single-engine non-pressurized aircraft for special purpose and passenger use. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Aircraft Mechanic II

Performs advanced diagnostic and repair work involving fixed and/or rotary-wing pressurized cabin, passenger aircraft with multi-engine reciprocating or turbine engines, and single-engine non-pressurized aircraft for special purpose and passenger use. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

Aircraft Mechanic I

• Travels with aircrew to perform aircraft maintenance-related activities and/or repair and retrieve grounded aircraft.
• Assembles and installs electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components and accessories, using hand tools and power tools.
• Conducts routine and non-routine aircraft maintenance inspections as required by regulations.
• Diagnoses, adjusts, repairs and/or overhauls aircraft components and systems to include aircraft engines/assemblies involving electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Disassembles engines and inspects parts such as turbine blades and cylinders for corrosion, wear, warping, cracks and leaks using precision measuring instruments, magnetic inspection equipment.
• Inspects airframes for wear or other defects; checks for corrosion, distortion, and invisible cracks in the fuselage, wings, and tail, or propellers using magnetic inspection equipment.
• Repairs and replaces pumps, engines, propellers, instruments, landing gear, airframe, control surfaces, and/or fuel systems.
• Moves critical aircraft components using specialized equipment such as forklifts or overhead cranes.
• Reports completed maintenance and repair work to lead worker.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Aircraft Mechanic II

All of the above and:

• Provides assistance to other mechanics in maintenance or repair procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience

Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent.

Aircraft Mechanic I:

1 year Fixed/Rotary wing aircraft maintenance and repair work.

Aircraft Mechanic II:

3 years Fixed/Rotary wing aircraft maintenance and repair work.

Substitutions:

Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Airframe Mechanic-Certificate
• Powerplant Mechanic Cert
  

Competencies:

Aircraft Mechanic I

• Federal Aviation Administration circulars, orders and regulations
• Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair techniques
• Repair and maintenance of hydraulic pumps
• Preventive maintenance methods and procedures
• Schematic electrical wiring
• Mechanical systems, equipment operation and maintenance, repair techniques
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Hazardous materials management methods and procedures
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and mechanical components and subsystems
• Prioritizing projects/workload and meeting deadlines
• Maintaining logs and accurately recording work in progress
• Communicating technical information effectively
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Diagnosing problems and repairing equipment to include electronic and mechanical components and subsystems according to defined codes and specifications
• Read and work with color coded electrical wiring
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures

Aircraft Mechanic II

Greater skill in the above.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Environment: Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions with noise, vibration, and atmospheric conditions (fumes, dusts, odors, mists, gases or poor ventilation)
• Subject to hazards such as moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals and works in narrow aisles and passageways
• Movement: Climbing (ladders, stairs, scaffolding, etc) and Balancing (multiple surfaces, uneven walkways, etc)
• Standing: Standing (long periods), Stooping/Kneeling (bending at the waist and/or resting/working on knees), Crouching (bending knees and spine) and Crawling (hands and feet/knees)
• Reach: Reaching (extending in multiple directions), Pushing (to move objects/tools), Pulling (sustained force to move objects) and Lifting (above head and laterally)
• Manipulation: Fingering (pinching, typing, working with fingers), Grasping (gripping tools with full hand) and Feeling (sensing size/ weight/temperature/ texture with hands)
• Communication: Talking (expressing ideas with spoken words) and Hearing (perceive sound at normal speaking levels, receive oral communication)
• Repetitive Motion: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading, visual inspection of small defects/parts, using measurement devices; and assembly or fabrication of parts
• Operation: Operate machines (drill presses, power saws, etc.), motor vehicles and heavy equipment

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information