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Aviation Maintenance Technician

$29 per hour

Western Michigan University

Position Details

Posting Summary


College
College Of Aviation


Executive Area
Provost & VP Academic Affairs


Department
College of Aviation - Aircraft Maintenance

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
S1602P


Job Type
Full Time, Regular


Pay Type
Nonexempt/Hourly


Pay Grade
E


Campus Location
WMU-Battle Creek - College of Aviation


Salary Range
$29.00 per hour, combined with an excellent benefits package.


Number of Vacancies
1


General Summary

  • Inspects and repairs University's aircraft fleet. Support of flight in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations and the maintenance department's policies and procedures.
Major Duties
  • Inspects aircraft, including engine, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and structural systems.
  • Records and documents work performed in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, Including Airframe and Powerplant license numbers.
  • Repairs aircraft and supporting systems.
  • Taxies aircraft and performs aircraft engine operational checks.
  • Supports students through their aviation maintenance department internships.
  • Looks after maintenance shop and shop equipment.
  • Accomplishes preventative maintenance to aircraft and systems.
  • Executes online maintenance tracking systems to support aircraft.
  • May hire, train, evaluate and supervise student employees.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Completion of training program through a Federal Aviation Administration certificated Aviation Maintenance Technical School, or equivalent combination of experience in the field through on the job training.
  • One year's relevant experience.
  • Experience in general aviation inspection repair and maintenance.
  • Federal Aviation Administration airframe and powerplant certificate.
Desired Qualifications
  • FAA private pilot certificate.
  • FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) certificate.
  • Cirrus, Piper and Cessna aircraft experience.
  • Lycoming and Continental Motors experience.
Special Instructions to Applicants
  • External applicants should use the WMU - Application.
  • Internal applicants should use the WMU - Internal Application.
  • For the certificate document, attach a copy of the Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate, which includes the A&P certificate number.
Additional Position Information
  • Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to:
  • Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at:
Physical requirements and working conditions
  • Heavy work frequently working in difficult work positions or with physical demands such as continuously lifting or moving materials greater than 50 pounds.
  • Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.
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