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Inspects and repairs University’s aircraft fleet. Support of flight in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations and the maintenance department's policies and procedures.

• Inspects aircraft, including engine, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and structural systems.
• Records and documents work performed in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, Including Airframe and Powerplant license numbers.
• Repairs aircraft and supporting systems.
• Taxies aircraft and performs aircraft engine operational checks.
• Supports Â鶹´«Ã½s through their aviation maintenance department internships.
• Presides over maintenance shop and shop equipment.
• Accomplishes preventative maintenance to aircraft and systems.
• Executes online maintenance tracking systems to support aircraft.
• Hires, trains, evaluates and supervises Â鶹´«Ã½ employees.

Minimum qualifications based upon job documentation and industry best practices. Any current employees not meeting these qualifications will be grandfathered until they move to a different job.

• Completion of training program through a Federal Aviation Administration Certificated Aviation Maintenance Technical School, or equivalent combination of experience in the field through on the job training.

• One year's relevant experience.
• Experience in general aviation inspection repair and maintenance.

• Federal Aviation Administration airframe and powerplant certificate.
• Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including weekends and holidays.

• Federal Aviation Administration private pilot license with certification in relevant aircraft.

Heavy work frequently working in difficult work positions or with physical demands such as continuously lifting or moving materials greater than 50 pounds.

Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Revised: 2022-11-30