Aircraft Maintenance Technician II

Aircraft Maintenance Technician II

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position.

The Aircraft Maintenance Technician II is responsible for conducting aircraft maintenance in support of Aims Community College's Aviation Department. This role adheres to Federal Aviation regulations and guidelines related to aircraft airworthiness. The position supports the Aviation Department within the Public Safety, Education, and Transportation Division, and is located at Northern Colorado Regional Airport in Loveland, Colorado. This position entails engaging in assignments and co-curricular activities that align with Aims' philosophy and goals. It involves participation in scholarly and creative activities, as well as professional development and service to the college. Ensuring that all duties and responsibilities are performed safely and efficiently.

Aircraft Maintenance and Technical Execution

• Perform scheduled aircraft inspections, as well as unscheduled maintenance, in accordance with approved maintenance manuals, manufacturer service publications, and all applicable federal regulations with a strong emphasis on aircraft safety, airworthiness, personnel safety, and quality workmanship.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, operational checks, servicing, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of airframe, powerplant, propeller, electrical, and avionics systems.
• Perform precise operational and functional checks following maintenance actions to verify proper system operation and ensure all discrepancies have been properly corrected.
• Identify potential safety, reliability, and maintenance concerns during routine work and communicate them to the Director, Aircraft Maintenance before they develop into operational issues.
• Research and investigate possible solutions to engine, airframe, and associated appliance malfunctions. Support aircraft recovery and troubleshooting efforts when operational or maintenance issues occur outside normal working hours, off-site locations, and as assigned.
• Assist with aircraft cleaning and ensure aircraft interiors and exteriors are maintained in a clean, orderly, and serviceable condition.

Documentation and Compliance

• Complete accurate and detailed aircraft maintenance records, including composing and signing aircraft logbook entries and other required internal documentation.
• Ensure all maintenance records accurately reflect work performed, parts installed or removed, inspections accomplished, corrective actions taken, and aircraft status in accordance with applicable FARs.
• Maintain accurate tracking of aircraft hours, inspection intervals, component life limits, and scheduled maintenance items for assigned aircraft.
• Maintain appropriate records and documentation for component traceability, ensuring parts tags match the maintenance history before installation.

General Maintenance and Facility Support

• Assist with the inspection, troubleshooting, servicing, preventive maintenance, and repair of ground support equipment, including aircraft tugs, jacks, utility vehicles, and ladders.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe hangar facilities, including aircraft maintenance areas, workspaces, tool areas, parts storage, and general facility upkeep.
• Maintain shared aircraft maintenance tools, test equipment, and specialized tooling in clean, organized, and serviceable condition.
• Support special projects, aircraft modifications, maintenance improvement initiatives, and audits as dictated by operational requirements.

Other Duties as Assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• One (1) year of operational general aviation aircraft maintenance experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• Must hold and maintain a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate (or be able to obtain within 12 months of hire).
• This position requires the use of a company vehicle for business travel. The selected candidate must successfully pass an MVR and be insurable under Aims insurance.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment post-offer urine analysis.
• A pre-employment post-offer physical evaluation will be required of the selected candidate.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate (or be able to obtain within 12 months of hire).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Aviation, Engineering, Education, or another related field; plus, two (2) years operational general aviation aircraft fleet maintenance experience.
• Aircraft Mechanics who hold an Inspection Authorization.
• High level of trade specific computer skills.
• Experience in risk management and mitigation.

All Applicants:

• Compare your previous work experience to the job duties listed on the job positing under job description. Enter the job duties you have performed under the "Work Experience" section on your job application. We evaluate your experience based on this information.
• Please make sure you state whether work experience (aka work history) is part time or full time employment by listing the average number of hours worked per week. This information is used to determine your new annual salary.
• Be sure to upload all the required documents listed at the above in "Additional Job Description" section. This can be uploaded as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section. If there are missing documents, your incomplete application will not be considered. Per the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, you may redact information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran's status. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College. The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. The goal of Aims Community College is to enhance the diversity present in the district we serve. To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, if hired, you will be required to provide documents within three (3) business days of hire date to show your identity and your authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired.

Screening/Selection:

To be considered, please provide a thorough and complete application. Initial screening will be conducted by a committee based on completed application materials.

Employees in these positions may be asked to participate in temporary assignments lasting less than nine (9) months (such as curriculum development, short term projects, meetings and substitute duties) which could amount to additional temporary pay.

Upon hire, all positions at Aims Community College require a criminal background check and may require industry specific screenings such as an MVR, physical and/or drug screen. Keep in mind, a conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being employed. The nature of a conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.