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Aviation Maintenance Technician

Salary: $66,074.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2022-00261

Closing: 7/12/2024 8:00 AM Eastern

Location: Aero Park Campus - 2600 Aero Park Drive, Traverse City

Division: Educational Services

We are committed to enhancing and cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment through actions that foster a sense of belonging and safety for all members of the NMC community.

Summary & Qualifications:

Summary

This position collaborates with the Aviation Maintenance Supervisor to maintain the aviation fleet to the highest safety levels possible, in a timely and cost-effective manner, and in compliance with all federal and manufacturer protocol.

Qualifications

Required:

• Experience with FAA inspections of aircraft fleet

• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License

• Inspection Authority (IA)

• No history of FAA violations or certificate/license suspension

• Associate degree or equivalent credits earned

• Between 5 and 7 years of aviation industry experience outside of education

• Experience in aviation education (military or civilian)

Preferred:

• Experience using AIMS software

• Maintenance experience with a wide range of aircraft

• Between 7 and 10 years of aviation industry experience outside of education

• Experience working with Cessna G1000

• Flight school experience as a mechanic

• Maintenance experience with Cessna and Piper aircraft

• Bachelor's Degree

Essential Responsibilities

• (Critical) Ensures that aircraft are maintained to the safest levels possible.

• (Critical) Maintains shop cleanliness and safety and is accountable for parts inventory, while making suggestions to the Aviation Maintenance Supervisor to improve appearance and effectiveness.

• (Critical) Suggests ways that flight staff can better operate aircraft to lower operating costs and participate in a teamwork environment with all aviation staff and students.

• (Critical) Participates in dialogue with Federal and State agencies to promote good relationships while ensuring that aircraft are maintained to the safest levels possible.

• (Critical) Provides maintenance in a cost-effective and timely manner.

• (Critical) Is responsible to the FAA for aircraft Airworthiness and general FAA inspections per the mechanic's license, and properly documents all maintenance work.

• (Critical) Documents all maintenance work properly.

• (Critical) Maintain required certifications and credentials to perform aircraft maintenance.

• (Critical) Responsible for supplying and maintaining personal hand tools to perform major and minor aircraft maintenance repairs and alterations.

• (Very Important) Promotes a learning and open environment for students by actively exploring ways to improve their own skills and keeping up with technology.

• (Very Important) Works with product manufacturers to ensure the safety of the fleet and others.

Work Environment

Lifting Activities

• Most frequently lifted object: 20 29 lbs. lifted to chest level; 20-29 feet (Several times per day)

• Heaviest object lifted: under 50-75 lbs. lifted chest level; 20-29 feet (Occasionally)

Non-lifting Repetitive Activities

• Arm Movement (Continuously)

• Bending (Several times per day)

• Climbing (Several times per day)

• Crouching (Occasionally)

• Ducking (Several times per day)

• Gripping (Continuously)

• Kneeling (Occasionally)

• Leaning (Several times per day)

• Sitting (Several times per day)

• Squatting (Several times per day)

• Standing (Continuously)

• Stooping (Several times per day)

• Stretching (Occasionally)

• Talking (Several times per day)

• Twisti