The Suffolk County Police Department is seeking to hire a certified helicopter mechanic to support its Aviation Section and help maintain the department’s fleet of four helicopters.
Officials say the new hire will play a critical role in ensuring the aircraft remain safe and fully operational for law enforcement, emergency response, and public safety missions across Suffolk County.
At the time of appointment, candidates must possess a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) license as an airframe and powerplant mechanic with no history of suspension or revocation.
The license must be maintained throughout the duration of employment in the position.
Applicants must also have a high school diploma, vocational school diploma, or high school equivalency diploma. In addition, candidates must have completed at least one year of comprehensive training in aircraft maintenance.
Experience requirements include either one year of servicing and repairing turbine-powered helicopters or three years of experience servicing turbine-powered aircraft.
The position offers a full benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental coverage, along with enrollment in the New York State Retirement System.
Interested candidates must submit a resume along with a copy of their FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic license. Applications can be emailed to SCPD.personnel@suffolkcountyny.gov, faxed to 631-852-6594, or mailed or delivered in person to SCPD Headquarters, Attention: Personnel, 30 Yaphank Ave., Yaphank, NY 11980.
All resumes must be received by March 20.
The Suffolk County Police Department Aviation Section provides aviation services to SCPD commands, as well as to partner law enforcement agencies, government entities, emergency medical service providers, and the public.
The unit’s responsibilities include law enforcement support, search and rescue operations, aerial photography, and surveillance missions.
The department’s current fleet of four helicopters allows aviation bases in Ronkonkoma and Westhampton to maintain 100 percent operational readiness, ensuring rapid response when aerial support is needed anywhere in Suffolk County.