Aviation Mechanic

Aviation Mechanic Assistant

The Aviation Mechanic Assistant is responsible for inspecting, repairing and ensuring the continued airworthiness and safety of the colleges' fleet of training aircraft in accordance with FAA rules and regulations and maintaining records accordingly. Interpreting, applying and complying with rules and regulations and guidelines established by the FAA, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the college and or other governmental agencies.

Duties and responsibilities include maintaining fleet of aircraft in safe and reliable condition; performing preventative and general maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, overhauls and inspections in accordance with FAA, FCC and manufacturers approved maintenance manual; maintaining preventive maintenance, repairs and/or inspection records for each aircraft in accordance with FAA rules and regulations; coordinating scheduled maintenance to maximize aircraft utilization and minimize user inconvenience; performing and documenting safety inspections on aircraft regularly.

Additional duties include providing aircraft information/service history to persons flying aircraft as required by regulations; preparing special and recurring reports; complying with FAA regulations; conducting daily research; serving as point of contact for FAA on aircraft maintenance matters; attending quarterly meetings with FAA representatives to ensure continued compliance with all applicable rules and regulations under penalty of law.

Interprets and applies FAA, FCC and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) rules and regulations; receives and responds to Airworthiness Directives issued by the FAA; interacts with suppliers, manufacturers, FAA representatives, and other external entities as well as internal personnel; obtains supplies and parts for aircraft repair; utilizes power, hand and aviation equipment and tools; keeps current in field of expertise.

Utilizes the Resource Management System (RMS) for the following activities: discrepancy management, work order management, event management, corrective action, tool management.

Utilizes monitors and maintains power, hand and aviation tools and equipment.

Ensures the fuel truck is serviced and in operable conditions, to include obtaining fuel from fuel farm, testing fuel, and reporting status of fuel supply to the director for replenishing.

Provides training about fueling aircraft for aviation personnel.

Maintains hanger and work space in an organized, clean and safety conscious manner representative of the professional services provided.

Communicates and provides input for planning external maintenance inspections and services with supervisors.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.

Education and experience requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, three years' general aviation maintenance experience, FAA airframe and power plant license preferred, and an associate's degree preferred.

Knowledge, skills and abilities include knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures, knowledge of FAA & FCC safety standards, regulations and/or guidelines, knowledge of aircraft and systems, knowledge of power, hand and aviation tools and equipment, knowledge of aviation terminology, knowledge of the proper operation of and the ability to use personal computers and job-related software, skill maintaining the required FAA maintenance documentation for verification of work performed and airworthiness of the aircraft, skill repairing and overhauling aircraft, skill utilizing power, hand and aviation tools and supplies, skill reading blue prints and schematics, skill in presenting ideas and concepts orally and in writing, ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner, ability to work independently while contributing to team environment, ability to effectively identify and resolve problems and to maintain strict confidentiality related to sensitive information, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public.

Work is primarily performed under general supervision. Incumbent generally performs work in a typical hangar or office setting with appropriate climate controls and includes exposure to mechanical and chemical hazards.

Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, fine motor skills, ability to communicate. Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting only occasionally, walking and standing are required regularly, incumbents may be required to kneel, crouch/squat, crawl, climb, stoop, turn/twist, balance, reach, or handle. Mental application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills are important.

Reports to: Director of Aviation Programs