Temporary Aviation Maintenance Technician

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Posting Summary


Position Number

Working Title
Temporary Aviation Maintenance Technician


Division
Academic Affairs


Department/Unit
Department of Aviation and Emergency Management


Section
Aviation Science


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit


The Department of Technology offers baccalaureate degree programs in Aviation Science and Engineering Technology. The students majoring in other disciplines can minor in any of these degree programs. The Bachelor of Science degree programs are designed to prepare technical professionals for employment in industry, business, government, and education. An experienced and dedicated faculty helps each student on an individual basis to choose the curriculum that best meets his/her career interests. The department is committed to promoting
excellence in teaching, research, services, and scholarly activities. ECSU offers the only four year Aviation Science degree program in the State of North Carolina and provides specializations in Flight Education/Professional Pilot, Air Traffic Control, Aviation Electronics (Avionics), Aviation Management, and Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). Each of these areas
of study is specifically designed to meet the requirements that have been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Description of Work


FAA Certified Airframe & Powerplant Technician responsible to augment and assist in the primary performance of and sign off or recurrent 50-hour inspections, 100 hour inspections, minor unscheduled maintenance and completes the necessary FAA paperwork and Aircraft logbook entries. Assist with reporting of parts usage and adjustments needed to support equipment in ready condition. Assist the Director Aviation Maintenance and FAA Certified Airframe & Powerplant Technician as required during high demand maintenance operations with Scheduled, Unscheduled, Preventive Aircraft Maintenance and special projects involving major maintenance and alterations.

Competencies/Knowledge Skills, and Abilities Required in this Position


Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications of the position as listed in the position description.

Possess the knowledge and ability to apply effective instructional technique in the classroom and in flight.

Possess the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced and noisy environment while exercising sound judgment at all times.

Possess a current FAA Medical Certificate.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation


FAA Certification as Airframe & Powerplant Technician
Experience in General Aviation small piston reciprocating engine aircraft.

Management Preferences

Position Recruitment Range

Position Category
Temporary/Student


Position Status
Temporary


Work Hours (i.e. 8:00-5:00pm, etc.)
varies


Work Schedule (i.e. Mon-Fri, Rotating Shifts, Etc.)


varies

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
ATS00110P


Job Open Date
01/01/2026


Job Close Date
06/30/2026


Open Until Filled
No


Special Instructions to Applicant

AA/EEO Statement


Elizabeth City State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Background Check Statement


Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

Eligibility for Employment


Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. ECSU is an E-Verify participant.

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