Aviation Maintenance Technician

Aviation Maintenance Technician | Please see Special Instructions for more details. 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. 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 NonexemptHourly Pay Grade E Campus Location WMU-Battle Creek
• College of Aviation Salary Range $29.

00 per hour,bined with an excellent benefits package. Number of Vacancies 1 General Summary Inspects and repairs University's aircraft fleet. Support of flight inpliance 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. Aplishes 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 equivalentbination 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. Ling 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: wmichhrenrollment-staff Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: wmichhrstafpensation 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.