Aircraft Maintenance Technician (A&P)

Job Description

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is an independent, culturally diverse institution providing quality education and research in aviation, aerospace, engineering, and other related fields with residential campuses located in Daytona Beach, Florida and Prescott, Arizona. The University's Worldwide campus provides educational opportunities online and at approximately 130 locations throughout the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central/South America.

As the largest and most comprehensive aviation and aerospace-focused university in the world, Embry-Riddle is a unique institution. Over the past 90 years, the University has evolved with industry to break new ground and produce top-level graduates who serve the ever-changing needs of aviation and aerospace and other STEM-related disciplines. Embry-Riddle offers programs in seven primary fields of study including: Applied Science; Aviation; Business; Computers and Technology; Engineering; Safety, Security, and Intelligence; and Space.

For Academic Year 2020-21, there were over 10,700 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students that attended the University's residential campuses and approximately 32,700 students in total enrolled with the University around the world.

When you launch your career at Embry-Riddle, you will be part of a community of campuses that extends far beyond the classrooms, research labs, and flight lines. For the last 12 years, we have been named a “Great College to Work For”. As a full-time, hourly employee at the University, you are eligible for the following benefits:

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage that starts on the first of the month following your start date
• Generous retirement plan with a 6% gift and 4% match upon hire
• Free tuition at any of our ERAU campuses for employees, dependent children, and spouse
• Accrue up to 14 days of personal leave your first year + paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Onsite health clinic and gym for our employees
• Company-paid short-term/long-term disability and life insurance

The Opportunity:

The Fleet Aircraft Maintenance department at our Daytona Beach campus is currently accepting applications for an Aircraft Maintenance (A&P) Technician.

The Aircraft Maintenance Technician will perform authorized maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, and alterations and returns to service university aircraft in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations, manufacturers’ requirements, and the highest quality industry standards. Use the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the current manufacturer's maintenance manual or instructions to ensure continued airworthiness of aircraft, engines, propellers, and appliances in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations. Oversight provided by management, senior technicians, and mentors to provide ongoing development and progress in pursuit of autonomy of responsibilities to meet ERAU standards.

The Aircraft Maintenance Technician will accomplish Scheduled Maintenance and quickly respond to unscheduled maintenance requirements.  Support and assist the Shift Manager in the accomplishment of the overall maintenance effort. Perform unscheduled maintenance on all University aircraft on ERAU flight line including weekends and holidays.  Report defective shop equipment or equipment requiring certification to the Shift Manager.

The Aircraft Maintenance Technician will complete all necessary entries in appropriate maintenance forms, work orders, internal inspection forms, malfunction and defect reports, and aircraft logbooks while under supervision.  Become thoroughly familiar with the requirements of the FAA approved inspection program, FAA regulations pertaining to aircraft maintenance, airworthiness directives, advisory circular, manufacturers' service bulletins and engineering orders/drawings, as required. Learn to properly document all parts, appliances, and materials used in the maintenance of aircraft.  Assist Shift Manager in inventory control functions.

Qualifications

Required qualifications for all levels:

• High school diploma or GED
• Current Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate with no violations.
• Working knowledge of FAR 145, 91 and 43
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, write information, and complete simple forms
• Basic PC Software Skills (e.g. spreadsheet, word processing & database etc.)
• Excellent communication skills

Level 1- Starting pay $25.80 per hour

• Zero to one year of work-related experience as an A&P required
  

Level 2- Starting pay $27.90 per hour

• Two to three years of work-related experience as an A&P required or
• Zero to one year of work-related experience as an A&P required if the candidate has earned a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance Science (or similar degree)

Level 3- Starting pay $31.90 per hour

• Three to five years of work-related experience as an A&P required
• Repair Station Inspectors (I) designation
• Supervisory and people management skills preferred

Level 4- Starting pay $37.60 per hour

• Five or more years of work-related experience as an A&P required
• Current Repair Station Inspectors (I) designation required
• A thorough working knowledge of FAR 145, 91 and 43
• Supervisory and people management skills required
• Current FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) desired