Aircraft Mechanic Lead

Overview

We are accepting applications to fill a full-time Aircraft Mechanic Lead vacancy in Santa Ynez Valley for Santa Barbara County's Air Support Unit.

The Santa Barbara County Air Support Unit is a joint unit between our Fire Department and Sheriff's Office. This cohesive partnership supports responses to hazard incidents, including wildland firefighting, law enforcement flight operations, search and rescue, medevac, hoisting, and related missions. The employment list for this job classification will be used to fill current and future Full-Time, Part-Time, Extra Help (Temporary), and CSR 1414 vacancies.

POSITION : Under the direction of the Fire Battalion Chief, serves as the lead worker in aircraft maintenance operations by coordinating and performing aircraft maintenance and repair activities to ensure airworthiness and safe flight operations; conducts and documents aircraft inspections; provides technical guidance and oversight to aircraft mechanics; and performs related duties as required.

Salary and Benefits

Salary : $48.80 - $59.32 Hourly; $101,504.00 - $123,379.36 Annually

Plus Possible Additional Pay : Overtime Pay; Assigned Incident Pay (may be eligible for assigned 24 / 7 incident pay).

• Benefits and Wellness Plans - Medical / Dental / Vision : CLICK HERE
• Compensation Summary : CLICK HERE
• Retirement Plan : CLICK HERE

Note : CSR 1414 vacancies may occur as a result of a leave of absence. Details are described in the memorandum of understanding.

Responsibilities

Desirable Qualifications :

Additional Qualifications : Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License required; may need to obtain California Class B Driver's License and endorsements within one year; must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and may travel up to 14 days for incident activities.

Knowledge and Abilities : Knowledge of helicopter and fixed-wing maintenance, FAA regulations, safety practices, and recordkeeping; ability to provide technical guidance, lead mechanics, coordinate tasks, plan and schedule maintenance, diagnose malfunctions, and maintain detailed records.

Selection Process

Post-Offer Requirements

Disclosures

Application Deadline : October 17, 2025 at 5 : 00 PM PST. Applications and job bulletins available at 24 hours a day at sbcountyjobs.com. For questions, contact Alexandria White, Fire HR Recruiter, at amwhite@countyofsb.org.

Agency : County of Santa Barbara

Address : 1226 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Website : governmentjobs.com / careers / sbcounty

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