"Aviation Maintenance Technician II/III"

Aviation Maintenance Technician II/III

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Transportation and Parking

Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: USD $57,990.00/Yr. - USD $113,230.00/Yr.

Locations: Auburn, Alabama

Categories: Transportation

Job Type: Non-Faculty

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Flight Education

Associated Division: College of Liberal Arts

Req ID: 7927

Overview

The College of Liberal Arts School of Aviation is seeking an Aviation Maintenance Technician to join its team!

In this role, the Aviation Maintenance Technician will perform general and preventative maintenance on university-owned aircraft, as well as other aircraft as assigned.

This position ensures that all maintenance activities are completed safely and in accordance with departmental training guidelines and standards established by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Technicians at this level will perform only those duties for which they have received appropriate training, as outlined in the department's training manual and FAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Inspects university aircraft by performing very detailed inspections and preventive mechanical maintenance in accordance to the standards established by the university, federal regulations, and industry best practices.
• Diagnoses and repairs university aircraft as needed. Determines airworthiness of aircraft and components ensuring all protocol is followed in regards to Federal Aviation regulations. Ensures timely scheduling of maintenance in order to least impact client's flight schedule and provide for high degree of aircraft availability.
• Maintains electrical systems that include wiring, electrical connections, and the replacement of instruments.
• Troubleshoots, inspects, tests, repairs, and services aircraft and engine systems to prepare aircraft for flight. Initiate and document any nonconforming materials, hardware, software, tools, parts, assemblies, or portions thereof, according to specifications, processes, and procedures
• Maintains proper and updated records required by the University and Federal Aviation Authority regulations.
• Maintains a safe work environment abiding by all safety manuals.
• Mentors lower-level mechanics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Level II:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience with aviation maintenance, FAA or DoD, Part 147 A&P school

Level III:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience with aviation maintenance, FAA or DoD, Part 147 A&P school

Minimum Licence and Certifications:

• Airframe License Airframe Certification upon hire required
• Powerplant Certifications upon hire required