Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Lynn University•Decatur, GA

About The Position

The Aircraft Maintenance Technician position will be responsible for maintaining a fleet of 10-15 aircraft including Cessna 172 Skyhawks, Beechcraft A36 Bonanza, and Diamond DA 42. Typical duties will include 50- and 100-hour inspections and all routine repairs and upgrades as necessary, to include work on annual inspections. Position may require a work week that includes the weekend (for example Tuesday through Saturday or Sunday through Thursday). This position will report to the Director of Maintenance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 2 years' maintenance experience required.
Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license required.
Private Pilot certificate required.
Must provide own tools and basic maintenance equipment.
Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from a four year college or university preferred.
Cessna Service Center experience preferred.
Inspection Authority preferred.
Instrument and Commercial preferred.
Inspections (100hr, 50hr, Annual)
Cessna 172 & other common piston GA aircraft.
Scheduled and unscheduled daily maintenance.
Airworthiness Directives.
Sheet metal repairs and alterations (major and minor).
ADS-B Installations and repair.
Altimeter / Static and Transponder testing.
Power-plant troubleshooting, maintenance, and engine changes.
Aircraft painting.
Interior installations.
Electrical troubleshooting / repairs.
Single and Multi-engine aircraft maintenance.
Garmin G5 and G1000 Avionics maintenance and troubleshooting.
Local travel required.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and repair on a variety of aircraft in compliance with manufacturers and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines and regulations and with Lynn University policies and procedures.
Troubleshoot aircraft malfunctions.
Repair aircraft in compliance with manufacturer and FAA guidelines and regulations, returning aircraft to service in an airworthy condition.
Communicate with the Chief Flight Instructor on job progression at regular intervals.
Communicate with manufacturer representatives as requested to expedite troubleshooting and obtain technical information pertaining to aircraft.
Prepare documentation, repair and maintenance records, and other required paperwork as per appropriate regulations and procedures.
Clean and maintain work area in acceptable condition to provide safety and professional image.
Maintain work schedules of aircraft to meet flight schedules.
Assure the timely and efficient completion of work.
Complete discrepancy items for work not yet complete.
Maintain a file of information required to work effectively on the aircraft.
Assist with time and material estimates for jobs and discuss with Chief Flight Instructor.
Assure that parts are ordered in time to meet aircraft repair schedule.
Research Service Bulletins, Service Letters, and ADs for time and cost estimates.
Assure the airworthiness of the aircraft, item or component in accordance with FAA Repair Station procedures.
Sign off and return aircraft to service in a safe condition.
Inspect aircraft in compliance with manufacturers and FAA guidelines and regulations.
Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
Conform with all safety rules and wear/use all appropriate safety equipment.