Helicopter Maintenance Supervisor

Helicopter Maintenance Supervisor

Salary

$81,805.88 - $125,641.10 Annually

Location

315 S. SANTA ROSA, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78207, TX

Job Type

4A Full-Time

Job Number

2026-01138

Department

Police

Opening Date

06/30/2026

Closing Date

7/7/2026 11:59 PM Central

Grant Funded

No

FLSA Status

Exempt

• Description
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Job Summary

Under direction, is responsible for the operations of the helicopter detail maintenance. Schedules and oversees the repair, maintenance, and inspections of the San Antonio Police Departments helicopter fleet to ensure air worthiness. Ensures compliance with all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location

1223 99th Street, San Antonio, TX (78214)

Work Hours

6:45 a.m. - 3:30p.m., Monday - Friday

Essential Job Functions

• Manages all aircraft scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and inspections in accordance with the manufacturers and FAA regulatory standards.
• Supervises, trains and evaluates assigned employees.
• Coordinates inspections and modifications with FAA inspectors, and prepares and documents FAA and manufacturers required forms and maintenance records.
• Responsible for the integrity of aircraft parts requisitions, inventory, and repairable parts tracking, and ensures the serviceability of all special tools, hanger, and ground support equipment.
• Manages the electronic inventory, maintenance, and budgetary software to ensure a continuous and up to the minute analysis of the helicopter fleet.
• Informs pilots and superiors of all aircraft readiness, availability and air worthiness on a daily basis.
• Manages and monitors the maintenance operating budget and oversees the purchase of parts, supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of aircraft maintenance and repair.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• Five (5) years experience in helicopter airframe and power plant maintenance, including one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Drivers License.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Power Plant License.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aircraft and Inspection License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of Airbus Helicopter H125 (AS350B3e) Airframe Field Maintenance course.
• Completion of Safran Helicopter Engines ARRIEL 2D Engine Maintenance course.
• Experience with Airbus Helicopter EC120B.
• Experience with Safran Helicopter Engine ARRIUS 2F.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles, procedures, practices, and techniques of airframe and power plant repairs on helicopters.
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements relating to helicopter maintenance and safety.
• Knowledge of tools, mechanical and electronic equipment used in the inspection, maintenance and repair of helicopters.
• Skill in using precision measuring instruments, reading schematics and technical manuals.
• Skill in use of personal computer and MS Office suite programs.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve in all aspects of aircraft maintenance.
• Ability to supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.
• Ability to perform quality assurance at the completion of all maintenance tasks.
• Ability to compile information and produce reports on aircraft operational readiness status.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

05

Do you currently have a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Power Plant license?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you currently have a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aircraft and Inspection License?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

08

How many years of experience do you have in helicopter airframe and power plant maintenance?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years +

09

How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

• None
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

10

Please select all that you have at least five (5) years of experience in:

• American Eurocopter AS350 series
• Airbus Helicopters model AS350B3e series
• Airbus Helicopters model EC120B series
• Schweizer 269 series
• Schweizer S333 series
• Turbomeca Engine models ARRIEL 2B1
• Turbomeca Engine models ARRIEL 2D
• Turbomeca Engine models ARRIUS 2F
• None of the above

11

Select all that you have completed coursework in:

• AS350 Airframe Field Maintenance
• Sikorskyy/Schweizer S333 Maintenance
• Turbomeca Aerial 2B1 Maintenance
• None of the above

12

Please describe your experience working with Airbus Helicopters models AS350B3e and EC120B series? Where did you gain your experience from? If you do not have experience, answer N/A.

13

Please describe your experience working with Turbomeca Engine models ARRIEL 2B1, ARRIEL 2D and ARRIUS 2F? Where did you gain your experience from? If you do not have experience, answer N/A.

14

I acknowledge for this position I must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: 1) Felony Convictions, 2) Felony Deferred Adjudication, 3) Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, 4) Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, 5) Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and 5) Family Violence Convictions.

• I acknowledge.

15

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question

Employer City of San Antonio

Address Human Resources Department

San Antonio, Texas, 78205

Phone 210-207-8705

Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx