Aircraft Maintenance Specialist

The role of the Aviation Maintenance team within the Department of Aviation and Emergency Management at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) is to provide airworthy and safe training aircraft for use in the university’s FAA Part 141 flight training programs.

The role will be responsible for conducting routine maintenance checks, diagnosing system failures, and advising on the appropriate repair process.

Position may require instances of performance of maintenance in tight and/or unusual aircraft locations. Instances of travel may be required for training and to remote aircraft locations for off-site repairs.

Competencies/Knowledge Skills, and Abilities Required in this Position

Knowledge and Skill – Technical: Thorough technical knowledge of aircraft systems. Ability to independently perform full scope of repair, inspections, modifications, and maintenance. May require the ability to develop and fabricate special tools for unusual work projects. Ability to serve as lead, resource, or supervisor to others.

Regulatory Standards: Ability to understand and follow required protocols in assigned fields of aircraft operations and ability to interpret protocols in unusual circumstances. May require the ability to act as a lead in training or overseeing other workers in following protocol.

Administrative Operations: Ability to document inspection, maintenance, and repair operations as required by established guidelines. Ability to participate in budgeting, planning, organizing work, and setting work standards for the unit.