DFPC Chief of Aviation Maintenance

Department Information

This position is not subject to the Hiring Freeze as outlined in Executive Order Ddue to being critical to protecting the health life and safety of Coloradans.

A residency waiver has been granted for these positions. Applications will be accepted from both Colorado residents and non-residents.

An eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months .

Our Mission - Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities

Our Vision - Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado

Our Core Values Unity Honor Service

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do including hiring employment and advancement opportunities.

At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self. We model a culture of collaboration support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans!

Careers with a purpose :

If you are passionate about public safety service and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans this is the organization you want to join!

We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as : safety on our roads preparing and mitigating environmental disasters disaster recovery combating crime school safety and victim recovery.

Youll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community!

When you join CDPS you are joining a team of exceptional individuals and together you will be inspired motivated and supported to become the best you can be.

Unmatched Benefits :

We highly value work life balance and offer excellent work-life programs training and enriching professional development opportunities and a wide range of benefits.

Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.

State contribution into Health Savings Account when enrolled in HDHP.

Job protected medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) .

Paid medical leave benefits provided by the State of Colorado.

Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.

We offer unmatched retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security) visit Colorado PERA for details.

CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave and annual wellness days.

The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling referrals and resources as well as training and organizational development services.

Additional benefits offered include tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.

Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.

To learn more about State of Colorado benefits please visit State of Colorado benefits .

Description of Job

About the Work Unit

The mission of the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property resources environment and quality of life in Colorado. DFPCs vision is to be the Nations premier state fire organization by acting with foresight providing bold leadership enhancing our partnerships and exemplifying the highest level of professionalism in fire prevention and protection while building a safe and supportive work environment for our employees.

The Division achieves this mission and vision through its four (4) Sections : Center of Excellence Fire and Life Safety Professional Qualifications and Training and Wildland Fire Management. Each of the four sections serve Colorados fire community in a different capacity- from training firefighters to technological advancements in public safety responding to and managing wildfires to building code enforcement DFPC is dedicated to serving and safeguarding the people of Colorado while protecting property resources environment and quality of life.

One of the Wildland Fire Management Sections (WFMS) primary roles is to assist and support local agencies with a range of wildland fire management programs including administrative technical preparedness planning response and prescribed fire and fuels functions. Wildland fire management in Colorado is a cooperative interagency partnership between local county state tribal and federal entities. Wildland fire protection responsibilities on non-federal lands in Colorado follow a hierarchy of : local jurisdiction >

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and finally to the State of Colorado (DFPC). WFMS plays a crucial role in coordinating with external partners and representing Colorado at both regional (multi-state) and national levels.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid position.

About the Position

This position is responsible for overseeing the safety reliability and regulatory compliance of maintenance operations for the state-owned aviation fleet including rotor-wing and fixed-wing aircraft. It plays a critical role in ensuring aircraft airworthiness by implementing and monitoring sound maintenance practices and processes. The position ensures that all aircraft remain mission-ready meet all applicable regulatory standards and operate safely in alignment with both state and federal aviation requirements.

Aircraft Fleet Maintenance Oversight & Regulatory Compliance

Fleet & Maintenance Oversight

Coordinates and oversees all planned and unplanned maintenance repairs inspections and modifications for state owned FireHawk Bell 205 other rotorcraft and fixed wing aircraft.

• Plans monitors and executes inspections overhauls repairs and component replacements.
• Oversees and supports contracted and state employees maintenance team(s) inspectors and support staff; ensures aircraft maintenance activities are executed with the highest levels of safety compliance efficiency and quality.
• Develops and enforces standard operating procedures maintenance policies and quality control practices.
• Develops and manages training programs for internal and external personnel assigned to maintain an aircraft to ensure team qualifications and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure adequate inspection aids special tools and equipment are available inspected calibrated and maintained in a serviceable condition.
• Manage tool control and tool calibration program to ensure all tools and test equipment are inspected and maintained in a serviceable and when applicable in calibrated condition.
• Assists with complex and specialized maintenance requirements.
• Manages aircraft records FAA Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and manufacturer Service Bulletins (SBs) compliance and maintenance release procedures.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of aircraft maintenance logs and records.
• Respond to Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations and lead return-to-service actions quickly and safely.
• Foster a safety-first accountable and collaborative culture within the maintenance division.

Regulatory Compliance

Ensures compliance with FAR / FAA Part 133 / 135 and FAR / FAA part 145 air carrier certificates CDPS / DFPC policies and federal regulations

Maintenance Planning & Operational Coordination

Record Keeping Training and Other Duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Required Minimum Qualifications and Experiences

This must be specifically documented in your application submission. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. Please note your application will not be considered if documentation to support this qualification is not provided.

Required Competencies

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Ten (10) or more years documented experience in rotorcraft helicopter maintenance with increasing program management supervisory responsibility and documented leadership skills and abilities.

Preference for candidates with experience with Black Hawk UH-60 / S-70 Bell 205 and / or Pilatus PC-12 management

Additional previous experience in rotor-wing maintenance.

Previous experience in supervision with emphasis on experience supervising multiple units

Bachelors degree in Aviation Maintenance Engineering or related field

Documented experience with being a solution oriented leader with an ability to take initiative; strong background in creating implementations and improving polices and procedures.

Prior military helicopter maintenance experience (especially Army UH-60) strongly preferred

Prior wildland firefighting and / or fire aviation experience is preferred.

Experience with interagency cooperative fire management programs including but not limited to operating plans agreements management of multi-jurisdiction fires etc.

Experience with state-level interagency cooperative wildfire management programs is preferred including documented experience and relationships working with local fire departments and counties.

Demonstrated commitment to public service and community involvement.

Complete Applications Must Include the Following :

A complete CDPS Application for announced vacancy (please submit online using the link in this announcement).

A complete supplemental questionnaire (must submit online as a part of the application).

A copy of your Current FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate required

Detailed chronological resume of experience.

Conditions of Employment

Upon initial employment individuals will be required to provide a complete training file to DFPC that contains all necessary qualification documentation (course certificates position task books personnel evaluations and incident experience history) to demonstrate that NWCG and other requirements have been met.

Position may be required to attain additional training and / or certifications within a specified period of time per current DFPC qualifications and professional development Standard Operating Guidelines and Policies.

Current valid drivers license at time of hire and must obtain a Colorado-issued drivers license within 1 month of hire. Ability to operate motor vehicles and to travel extensively throughout the state in a variety of weather conditions.

This position is a public safety officer as defined by 42 U.S.C. 3796b Sec. 1204 (9).

Must be willing to travel to wildfire incidents severity assignments and pre-position assignments throughout Colorado and across the nation at times. Assignments may last for two weeks or longer.

Must be familiar with and frequently use flammable liquids and solids in the performance of various prescribed fire and tactical firing tasks. This includes the preparation implementation and storage of drip torch fuel Aluma Gel Phosphorus and gunpowder.

Applicants must be willing to be fingerprinted successfully pass a polygraph drug screen and a medical physical exam as a condition of hire.

If applicable the position must maintain the NWCG required fitness levels for the employees NWCG wildland fire qualifications throughout the employment period. Required fitness levels will vary based on qualifications. Actual qualifications and currency including fitness levels will vary based on supervisor input employees professional development plan and current agency needs.

Appeal Rights

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board / State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board / State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures 4 CCR 801 for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures are available at A standard appeal form is available at : If you appeal your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action : Colorado State Personnel Board / State Personnel Director Attn : Appeals Processing 1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203. Fax : . Phone : . The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

Supplemental Information

Are you in need of an accommodation

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at .

Equity Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The State of Colorado believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically servethem. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status geneticinformation or military status (with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Colorado Department of Public Safety is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and / or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to our Human Resources department at .

Notifications

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection / examination process will be viaemail. Include your current workingemailaddress on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you setup youremailto accept messages from and addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and / or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

Recruitment Timeline Information

Required Experience :

Chief

Key Skills

Aviation Safety,Aircraft Maintenance,Time Management,Risk Management,Licensing Documentation,Organizational Skill,Cargo Operation Management,Aviation Training,Aircraft Operations,Communication,Legal & Compliance,Aircraft Control System,Aviation Management,Strategic Thinking Skills,Problem Solving Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 95892 - 124656