DFPC Chief of Aviation Maintenance
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DFPC Chief of Aviation Maintenance
Salary
$95,892.00 - $124,656.00 Annually
Location
Broomfield County, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
DFPC-WFMS-00686-10/2025
Department
Department of Public Safety
Division
Division of Fire Prevention and Control
Opening Date
10/21/2025
Closing Date
11/11/2025 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Ryan McCombs, Human Resources Specialist, ryan.mccombs@state.co.us
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
Type of Announcement
A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
Primary Physical Work Address
10900 W. 120th Avenue Unit C Broomfield, CO 80021 Negotiable depending on successful candidate and available facilities. Flexible work arrangements are possible.
Hiring Pay Rate
The range listed is the hiring pay rate range. Please keep in mind the total compensation value of the CDPS /State of Colorado classified role offer is about 69% pay +31% PERA, benefits, etc. Please see the State of Colorado benefits page for details regarding your total compensation package. https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
This position is not subject to the Hiring Freeze as outlined in Executive Order D 2025 009 due to being critical to protecting the health, life and safety of Coloradans.
A residency waiver has been granted for these positions. Applications will be accepted from both Colorado residents and non-residents.
An eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.
Our Mission - Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities
Our Vision - Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado
Our Core Values - Unity, Honor, Service
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.
The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado, an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self. We model a culture of collaboration, support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus, and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans!
Careers with a purpose:
If you are passionate about public safety service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, this is the organization you want to join!
We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads, preparing and mitigating environmental disasters, disaster recovery, combating crime, school safety, and victim recovery.
You'll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community!
When you join CDPS, you are joining a team of exceptional individuals and together you will be inspired, motivated and supported to become the best you can be.
Unmatched Benefits:
We highly value work life balance and offer excellent work-life programs, training and enriching professional development opportunities and a wide range of benefits.
Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.
State contribution into Health Savings Account when enrolled in HDHP.
Job protected medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave/family-medical-leave-act-fmla) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) (https://famli.colorado.gov/) .
Paid medical leave benefits provided by the State of Colorado.
Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.
We offer unmatched retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), visit Colorado PERA (https://www.copera.org/member-contribution-rates) for details.
CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave) and annual wellness days.
The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services.
Additional benefits offered include tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
Credit Union of Colorado (https://www.cuofco.org/credit-union-colorado-membership-eligibility) membership eligibility.
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits (https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits) .
Description of Job
About the Work Unit
The mission of the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property, resources, environment, and quality of life in Colorado. DFPC's vision is to be the Nation's premier state fire organization by acting with foresight, providing bold leadership, enhancing our partnerships, and exemplifying the highest level of professionalism in fire prevention and protection, while building a safe and supportive work environment for our employees.
The Division achieves this mission and vision through its four (4) Sections: Center of Excellence, Fire and Life Safety, Professional Qualifications and Training, and Wildland Fire Management. Each of the four sections serve Colorado's fire community in a different capacity- from training firefighters to technological advancements in public safety, responding to and managing wildfires to building code enforcement, DFPC is dedicated to serving and safeguarding the people of Colorado while protecting property, resources, environment and quality of life.
One of the Wildland Fire Management Section's (WFMS) primary roles is to assist and support local agencies with a range of wildland fire management programs including administrative, technical, preparedness, planning, response, and prescribed fire and fuels functions. Wildland fire management in Colorado is a cooperative, interagency partnership between local, county, state, tribal, and federal entities. Wildland fire protection responsibilities on non-federal lands in Colorado follow a hierarchy of: local jurisdiction > county sheriff > and finally to the State of Colorado (DFPC). WFMS plays a crucial role in coordinating with external partners and representing Colorado at both regional (multi-state) and national levels.
Work Environment
This is a hybrid position.
About the Position
This position is responsible for overseeing the safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance of maintenance operations for the state-owned aviation fleet, including rotor-wing and fixed-wing aircraft. It plays a critical role in ensuring aircraft airworthiness by implementing and monitoring sound maintenance practices and processes. The position ensures that all aircraft remain mission-ready, meet all applicable regulatory standards, and operate safely in alignment with both state and federal aviation requirements.
Aircraft Fleet Maintenance Oversight & Regulatory Compliance
Fleet & Maintenance Oversight
Coordinates and oversees all planned and unplanned maintenance, repairs, inspections, and modifications for state owned FireHawk, Bell 205, other rotorcraft, and fixed wing aircraft.
Plans, monitors, and executes inspections, overhauls, repairs, and component replacements.
Oversees and supports contracted and state employees maintenance team(s), inspectors, and support staff; ensures aircraft maintenance activities are executed with the highest levels of safety, compliance, efficiency, and quality.
Develops and enforces standard operating procedures, maintenance policies, and quality control practices.
Develops and manages training programs for internal and external personnel assigned to maintain an aircraft to ensure team qualifications and regulatory compliance.
Ensure adequate inspection aids, special tools and equipment are available, inspected, calibrated and maintained in a serviceable condition.
Manage tool control and tool calibration program to ensure all tools and test equipment are inspected and maintained in a serviceable and, when applicable, in calibrated condition.
Assists with complex and specialized maintenance requirements.
Manages aircraft records, FAA Airworthiness Directives (AD's) and manufacturer Service Bulletins (SB's) compliance, and maintenance release procedures.
Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of aircraft maintenance logs and records.
Respond to Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations and lead return-to-service actions quickly and safely.
Foster a safety-first, accountable, and collaborative culture within the maintenance division.
Regulatory Compliance
Ensures compliance with FAR/FAA Part 133/135 and FAR/FAA part 145 air carrier certificates, CDPS/DFPC policies, and federal regulations
Serves as the primary point of contact with FAA inspectors, coordinating audits, surveillance, and corrective actions;
Ensures all maintenance activities are in full compliance with FAA regulations, company policies, and manufacturer requirements.
Maintain aircraft in accordance with approved maintenance programs and track time/life-limited components;
Responsible for correcting safety or compliance issues
Maintenance Planning & Operational Coordination
Collaborates closely with DFPC Aviation Branch Chief, DFPC Chief Pilot, DFPC MMA Unit chief, flight operators, DFPC Helicopter Operations Specialist (HOS), dispatch, and communicate planned and unplanned maintenance to ensure optimal aircraft availability.
Manages AOG (Aircraft on Ground) situations efficiently and promptly.
Works closely with flight operations, safety, and scheduling to align maintenance efforts with mission demands;
Manages and trains internal and external personnel assigned to maintain an aircraft in safety and risk management programs;
Plans and manages maintenance budgets, parts procurement, planned maintenance schedules, and parts inventory;
Evaluates vendors, contractors, and overhaul facilities for cost-effective, safe, and high-quality services;
Negotiates and executes applicable maintenance contracts and service agreements, including warranty programs;
Ensures workforce qualifications, certifications, and training currency; coordinate recurrent OEM and FAA training;
Plans long-term maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and reduce costs.
Record Keeping, Training, and Other Duties as assigned
Ensure aircraft records, maintenance data, and flight data are maintained in accordance with FAA regulations and DFPC policies.
Ensures aircraft and engine maintenance logs and maintenance records are maintained, screened and monitored for compliance with current regulations, manufacturer maintenance programs, airworthiness directives, and Division policies.
Oversees maintenance management personnel training requirements and provides input on planning of all scheduled training.
Ensure adequate inspection aids, special tools and equipment are available, inspected, calibrated and maintained in a serviceable condition.
Ensure all maintenance personnel performing maintenance and inspections have adequate training and are appropriately qualified to perform the work which they have been assigned
Conduct internal and external facility audits as necessary.
Performs advanced administrative duties using computers, including data entry.
Updates and interfaces with a computerized maintenance tracking program.
Manages and maintains AAIP, MEL's, and other FAA regulatory documentation as necessary.
DFPC personnel may be relieved of regular duties and assigned to wildfire and/or all-hazard incidents in a National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG), Incident Command System (ICS), or support position to perform incident management, firefighting, or emergency incident support activities. When assigned to an emergency incident, the position will be: working outside of regular job duties; working under the operational control of the incident; and compensated per the current DFPC emergency and incident guidelines and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Required Minimum Qualifications and Experiences
This must be specifically documented in your application submission. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. Please note, your application will not be considered if documentation to support this qualification is not provided.
Current FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate required (please upload a copy of your certification with your application)
Current FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) or ability to obtain within 60-days of hire (please upload a copy of your certification with your application)
Nine (9) years of documented experience in rotorcraft helicopter and fixed-wing maintenance OR A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in rotorcraft helicopter and fixed-wing maintenance equal to nine (9) years.
Required Competencies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to communicate effectively with varying levels of an organization.
Computer proficiency with working knowledge of Google platform, Microsoft 365, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and various industry standard inventory control and tracking software. Competency with internet navigation is also required.
Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and work in a faced paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
Ten (10) or more years documented experience in rotorcraft helicopter maintenance, with increasing program management, supervisory responsibility, and documented leadership skills and abilities.
Preference for candidates with experience with Black Hawk UH-60/S-70, Bell 205 and/or Pilatus PC-12 management
Additional previous experience in rotor-wing maintenance.
Previous experience in supervision, with emphasis on experience supervising multiple units,
Bachelor's degree in Aviation Maintenance, Engineering, or related field
Documented experience with being a solution oriented leader, with an ability to take initiative; strong background in creating, implementations and improving polices and procedures.
Prior military helicopter maintenance experience (especially Army UH-60) strongly preferred
Prior wildland firefighting and/or fire aviation experience is preferred.
Experience with interagency, cooperative fire management programs including, but not limited to operating plans, agreements, management of multi-jurisdiction fires, etc.
Experience with state-level interagency, cooperative wildfire management programs is preferred, including documented experience and relationships working with local fire departments and counties.
Demonstrated commitment to public service and community involvement.
Complete Applications Must Include the Following:
A complete CDPS Application for announced vacancy (please submit online using the link in this announcement).
A complete supplemental questionnaire (must submit online as a part of the application).
A copy of your Current FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate required
Detailed, chronological resume of experience.
Conditions of Employment
Upon initial employment, individuals will be required to provide a complete training file to DFPC that contains all necessary qualification documentation (course certificates, position task books, personnel evaluations, and incident experience history) to demonstrate that NWCG and other requirements have been met.
Position may be required to attain additional training and/or certifications within a specified period of time, per current DFPC qualifications and professional development Standard Operating Guidelines and Policies.
Current valid driver's license at time of hire, and must obtain a Colorado-issued driver's license within 1 month of hire. Ability to operate motor vehicles and to travel extensively throughout the state in a variety of weather conditions.
This position is a public safety officer as defined by 42 U.S.C. § 3796b Sec. 1204 (9).
Must be willing to travel to wildfire incidents, severity assignments, and pre-position assignments throughout Colorado, and across the nation at times. Assignments may last for two weeks or longer.
Must be familiar with and frequently use flammable liquids and solids in the performance of various prescribed fire and tactical firing tasks. This includes the preparation, implementation and storage of drip torch fuel, Aluma Gel, Phosphorus, and gunpowder.
Applicants must be willing to be fingerprinted, successfully pass a polygraph, drug screen, and a medical physical exam as a condition of hire.
If applicable, the position must maintain the NWCG required fitness levels for the employee's NWCG wildland fire qualifications throughout the employment period. Required fitness levels will vary based on qualifications. Actual qualifications and currency, including fitness levels, will vary based on supervisor input, employee's professional development plan, and current agency needs.
Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available atwww.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at:www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
Supplemental Information
Are you in need of an accommodation?
If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources atcdps_hr@state.co.us.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Colorado Department of Public Safety is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Human Resources department atcdps_hr@state.co.us.
Notifications
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from " state.co.us " and " info@governmentjobs.com " addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.
Recruitment Timeline Information
Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received.
All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will advance to the comparative analysis process. However, if fewer than six candidates meet the minimum qualifications, all applicants will be referred directly to interview, and a numerical comparative analysis will not be conducted.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
For those candidates referred to interview, tentative timeframe will be the end of November.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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