Aircraft Museum Restoration Technician - City of Birmingham

4 months ago

Employment Information

Industry Aviation Technician

Experience 1 Year

Location Jefferson County, AL, Jefferson County, United States of America

TARGET CLOSE DATE

12/31/2024

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The City of Birmingham is seeking an Aircraft Museum Restoration Technician (AMRT) to be responsible for the restoration of aircraft exhibits. Such individual research aircraft exhibits in an effort to build, refurbish, and maintain various types of aircraft of historical value for display in a museum. AMRT also educates the public regarding airplanes, jets, helicopters, gliders, and other aircrafts to further the public’s appreciation and enjoyment of the museum’s facilities. The AMRT is expected to use various tools and may be required to perform some light to heavy lifting on occasion.

About Birmingham

Adorning the name “The Magic City,” Birmingham, Alabama is a vibrant place of outstanding communities and unlimited potential. Consisting of a population of over 200,000 and serving as the central hub of a metropolitan area of over 1.1 million, the Birmingham is the largest city and the economic center of the State of Alabama.

Birmingham offers an array of advantages that make it a perfect place to start or grow your career. Today’s Birmingham serves as an economic, cultural, and societal leader for the Southeast. It is home to world-class universities and medical research facilities and professionals, a critically-acclaimed culinary arts scene bursting with eclectic restaurants, a thriving arts community, a diverse range of local music venues and events, national and international sports and athletic competitions, and a progressive business climate with a strong entrepreneurial spirt and a devotion to social justice. Sitting in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Birmingham also provides an abundance of natural and scenic wonders, beautiful parks, hiking and biking trails, and mild weather to complement virtually any lifestyle or adventure. Birmingham provides these amenities, along with a robust, diverse and inclusive lifestyle, all while remaining as one of the most affordable cities to live in the nation.

A Career with the City of Birmingham

With the motto of Putting People First, the City of Birmingham works to ensure employees and the citizens of Birmingham are the number one priority. Employment with the City provides an opportunity to work in an environment that fosters a culture of teamwork and community, supports equity and justice, promotes employee growth and development, and encourages individualism, while also emphasizing accountability to fellow coworkers and the community. Putting People First also means that, as an employer, the City of Birmingham strives to provide and maintain a highly competitive compensation structure, excellent health and medical benefits, and a strong and secure retirement and pension plan, along with other employee wellness benefits and programs. Working with the City of Birmingham provides not only the opportunity for a productive and secure career, but also a career that provides meaning and the opportunity to truly make a difference.

Website:

To learn more about the City of Birmingham, please visit

www.birminghamal.gov

This announcement is subject to close at any time.

Ideal/Preferred Qualification:

A&P Certification and/or Avionics Certification.

Minimum Qualifications:

Driver’s license.
Experience in metal and wood fabrication such as sheet metal, wood construction, painting, and/or using the appropriate hand and power tools.
Experience performing engine maintenance, repair, and/or restoration.

Job Duties:

Supervises the museum’s restoration building and facilities.
Recruits, trains, and supervises museum volunteer staff.
Restores aircraft, maintains indoor and outdoor exhibits, and orders supplies.
Operates museum equipment such as welding equipment, drill press and various types of shop equipment to restore and conserve museum pieces.
Supervises volunteers working in the building on museum collection objects.
Actively seeks opportunities to increase volunteer enrollment.
Encourages volunteer participation and museum activities.
Trains volunteer staff on restoration and conservation techniques.
Keeps inventory of shop supplies and tools.
Maintains all exhibits on museum grounds (indoor and outdoor) (e.g., cleans, repairs, paints, etc.)
Maintains shop equipment and tools (e.g., services tools and equipment, repairs, troubleshoots, etc.)
Orders shop supplies and tools as needed with approval of management.
Works to preserve and restore aircraft in the museum collection.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary range: $39,312 - $61,006 (starting salary is commensurate with education and experience)
Flexible work arrangements including remote/telework options for up to two days per week and alternative work schedules (e.g., four 10-hour days). Such flexible work arrangements must be approved by the Department Director.
A City-sponsored pension retirement plan. The City of Birmingham provides a Tier 3 a “defined benefit” plan where employee retirement payments are computed using a formula that considers several factors, such as length of employment and salary history.
Excellent medical insurance with employee monthly contribution as low as $32.50/month
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Behavioral health plan
Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Term Life & AD&D, Whole Life Insurance, and Short-term Disability options
Paid vacation and sick leave
Generous holiday schedule
Membership and admission benefits for City attractions such as the Birmingham Zoo, Birmingham Museum of Art, Southern Museum of Flight, and more.

Competencies:

Heavy Equipment & Vehicle Use.
Leadership & Management.
Mathematical & Statistical Skills.
Oral Communication & Comprehension.
Problem Solving & Decision Making.
Researching & Referencing.
Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing.
Self-Management & Initiative.
Sensory Abilities.
Teamwork & Interpersonal.
Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge.
Technical Skills.
Written Communication & Comprehension.

Critical Knowledge:

Knowledge of basic electronics to include circuitry design and repair.
Knowledge of general mechanical principles (e.g., function of system, gear and belt rotations, and speed variability and timing).
Knowledge of hand tools, including their designs and uses.
Knowledge of power tools, including their designs and uses.
Knowledge of the best practices for moving and transporting large and small aircraft and materials.
Knowledge of the methods involved, and the materials and tools used in the construction or repair of small structures (e.g., small buildings, exhibit cases, displays, objects, etc.).
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of caring for collection pieces (e.g., proper conditions for installation, storage, packaging, handling, etc.) as well as methods and equipment used (e.g., chemicals, tools, etc.) in conservation, preservation and restoration.

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in employer-owned facilities such as workshop, warehouse, or station. Work involves use of various hand tools such as hammer, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc.

Physical Demands:

Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Persons requiring special conditions to accommodate a disability when completing the application should contact the Personnel Board at 205-279-3500, Option 1, prior to the target close date.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best-qualified persons available. The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics.

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