The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is excited to announce an opening for an Aircraft Mechanic III position supporting a newly-established satellite maintenance location. This role will be responsible for performing advanced aircraft maintenance, inspections, and repairs to ensure the safe and reliable operation of agency aircraft and will serve as a key technical resource in a remote setting. Preferred experience includes hands-on maintenance with AS350B3 and/or Cessna Caravan 208B aircraft, along with strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills. The selected candidate must demonstrate the ability to work independently without supervision, maintain accurate maintenance records, and ensure all work is completed in compliance with FAA regulations and TxDOT standards while supporting the overall readiness and mission success of the aviation program.

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’re passionate about aviation, take pride in delivering top-tier results, and are ready to contribute to a mission-driven public service organization, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated TxDOT team!

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 Total Compensation Package website

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

Performs highly 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 establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience:

5 years of experience in Fixed/Rotary wing aircraft maintenance and repair work. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent)

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

• Airframe Mechanic Cert

• Cert Powerplant Mechanic

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on maintenance with AS350B3 and/or Cessna Caravan 208B aircraft, along with strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills

Competencies:

• 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 equipment operation and maintenance
• Mechanical repair techniques
• Mechanical systems
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Prioritizing projects/workload and meeting deadlines
• Maintaining logs and accurately recording work in progress
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures

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 read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.

• This is a Safety Impact position and you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test 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.

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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.

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