Examination: Aviation Officer III (Maintenance)

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Working title
Aviation Officer III (Maintenance)
Monthly salary
$9,050.00 - $11,739.00 per Month
Exam #
4503
Deadline
10/10/2025
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Position Description

00101050 - AVIATION OFFICER III (MAINTENANCE)

DEFINITION

Incumbents at this level plan, organize, and direct department staff and contractors in the aviation maintenance and aircraft modifications for the department; perform contract development, implementation, and administration; provide advice and counsel to the Senior Aviation Officer regarding aircraft maintenance; recommend and assist in the development of policies and guidelines in all phases of maintenance of State-owned and contracted aircraft; plan and administer the budget for the maintenance program; and do other related work. This classification may participate in aviation accident investigations and may recommend policy changes as a result; and will provide guidance and function as lead person to Aviation Officers II (Maintenance) in carrying out their duties.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a valid driver license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements as stated on this exam bulletin to be accepted to the examination.

00101050 - AVIATION OFFICER III (MAINTENANCE)

Possession of a valid Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) rating,

AND

A valid Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) Inspection Authorization (IA),

AND

Either I


One year in the California state service performing the duties of an Aviation Officer II (Maintenance). (Applicants who have completed six months of service performing the duties of an Aviation Officer II (Maintenance) will be admitted to the examination, but they must satisfactorily complete one year of this experience before they can be eligible for appointment.)

Or II


Four years of experience performing the duties of an A&P mechanic and any combination of the following:

1. One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of an Aviation Officer II (Flight Operations)

OR

2. Three years of increasingly responsible experience in the management and supervision of aircraft maintenance operations within the past five years.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Final Filing Date: 10/10/2025.

Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) must be received or postmarked by the filing date indicated above. Applications postmarked, personally delivered or received via interoffice mail after the filing date will not be accepted.

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

If using the United States Postal Service (USPS) for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be postmarked and arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark and arrives after the final filing date, your application may not be accepted into the examination. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof the application was sent prior to the final filing date.

Who Should Apply

The information below will help you determine which classification(s) is(are) appropriate for you. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as stated on this bulletin to compete in this examination.

Open and Open, Non-Promotional Examination(s):

  • AVIATION OFFICER III (MAINTENANCE) - Open

All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements by the final filing date October 10, 2025, unless otherwise noted.

  • Once you have participated in this examination, you may not test again for six (6) months.
  • Applicants who have not passed probation in this classification are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Submit an Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) to apply for this examination.

Electronic applications can be submitted through your account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

You may apply by mail to:

  • Department of Forestry & Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
    Examination Unit
    710 Riverpoint Ct.
    West Sacramento, CA 95605

Indicate the Examination Code and Classification(s) on your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678).

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

  • Department of Forestry & Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
    Examination Unit
    710 Riverpoint Ct.
    West Sacramento, CA 95605
    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Indicate the Examination Code and Classification(s) on your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678). All applicants must provide proof of identification. Accepted forms of identification are: 1) a photo identification card or 2) two forms of signed identification.

Please note the following:

1.) A State Application (STD 678) is REQUIRED and must be submitted.

2.) A copy of your Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) rating is REQUIRED and must be submitted.

3.) A valid copy of your Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) Inspection Authorization (IA) Card is REQUIRED and must be submitted.

4.) All applicants must include "from" and "to" employment dates (month/day/year), time base, and applicable civil service class titles on their STD 678. Applications received without this information may be rejected.


APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Special Testing Arrangements

If you require assistance or alternative testing arrangements due to a disability, indicate on your application that you need reasonable accommodation. You will be contacted by a representative of the testing department to make the necessary arrangements. If you have not been contacted by the time you receive notification of testing, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

If you are unable to submit your application or complete the test due to a disability, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

Application Link

Aviation Officer III (Maintenance)

Questions regarding this examination should be directed to:

CAL FIRE Examination Unit
710 Riverpoint Ct.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Phone: (916) 894-9580
CALFIREexams@fire.ca.gov

CAL FIRE Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
710 Riverpoint Ct.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Phone: (916) 767-8359
ReasonableAccommodations@fire.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice). TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.