A&P Mechanic

Salary: $48,000.00 - $58,000.00 Annually
Location : Cedar City, UT
Job Type: Full-time Staff
Job Number: 202400060
Division: Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business
Department: Aviation
Opening Date: 01/10/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Position Summary


Are you looking for a team of Aviation professionals who love aviation maintenance? Love the outdoors, and great people to work with? SUU Aviation is looking for members to join our team of A&P mechanics.

Perform maintenance and repairs to the fleet of SUU Aviation Aircraft. Southern Utah University (SUU) has a flight-training program that operates both rotor and fixed-wing aircraft. Our technicians will be performing preventive maintenance and repair on our fleet. SUU's Aviation maintenance team is responsible for keeping the fleet flying safely and in good condition. Airworthy aircraft are the workhorses of our flight training operation, and are necessary to continue producing the best pilots possible.

Essential Functions

1. Perform routine inspections and troubleshooting, including airframe structures, engines, and aircraft systems in accordance with the applicable FAA requirements and recommendations.
2. Properly complete all required maintenance record entries in accordance with FAA regulations.
3. Accurately record time worked on individual projects as required by SUU policy.
4. Maintain a clean and neat work area adhering to all organizational policies and procedures.

Education & Experience

1. Highschool diploma, or equivalent.
2. A&P license.
3. Strong mechanical aptitude.
4. Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in English.
5. Ability to work well in a team.

Supplemental Information

Documents needed to apply:

• A&P Certificate

Position is contingent on funding.

Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.


Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit

In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including:

• High Deductible Health Plans
  • Health Savings Account
• Traditional Health Plans
  • Flexible Spending Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
  • Basic
  • Supplemental
  • Long-term Disability
• Retirement Options:
  • TIAA (14.2% Contribution)
  • Fidelity (14.2% Contribution)
  • URS- if eligible (10% Contribution)
• Tuition Waivers
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

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