Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Overview

Incumbents in the Aircraft Maintenance Technician position maintain, service, repair, overhaul, inspect, and test aircraft and aircraft engines to ensure air-worthiness. Maintain, repair and service Utah State University Flight training aircraft (i.e. Diamond DA40F, DA42 (2 liter engines) airplanes, Robinson R-22, and R-44 helicopters). 

Assist the Chief of Maintenance with all tasks related to airworthiness and act in his stead when not available.

Responsibilities

• The Aircraft Maintenance Technician reports to Aircraft Maintenance Technician Lead. This classification may train and guide hourly employees
• Performs maintenance, troubleshoots, repairs, overhauls, inspects, and tests aircraft to ensure air-worthiness
• Performs general preventive maintenance
• Returns aircraft to service after 100hr/annual inspections and maintenance
• Helps maintain spare parts inventory and shop support equipment as directed
• Purchases equipment and supplies as directed
• Follows safety rules and procedures; suggests ways to make improvements
• Helps train and direct staff on building cleaning and maintenance as assigned
• Performs building maintenance as assigned
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Help maintain shop equipment, buildings, lawn care, snow removal and other tasks to assist the flight school operations

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Airframe and Powerplant License plus a minimum of one year of experience is required.
• Must have access to and maintain the tools required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two-year or four year degree in an associated field.
• 6 months experience working on Diamond DA40F, DA42 (2 liter engines), or similar aircraft.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of aircraft and aircraft engine repair and maintenance operations and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable safety procedures, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration rules and regulations.
• Ability to effectively operate specialized tools and equipment specific to aircraft and aircraft engine maintenance.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to use micrometers, rivet guns, power and hand drills, dial indicators, lathes, grinders, pressure gauges, ohmmeters, torque wrenches, timing lights, sheet metal shears, spray guns, and other items.
• Ability to maintain aircraft maintenance logbooks.
• Ability to purchase appropriate supplies and materials, according to guidelines.
• Ability to interpret wiring and schematic diagrams and technical instruction.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
• Three professional references with contact information to be typed at the beginning of the application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including heavy lifting (up to 80 lbs.)

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, officially joining on July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025–26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. 

*updated 07/2026

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In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

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*updated 08/2026