Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Lynn University•Decatur, GA

23h

About The Position

Lynn University’s Burton D. Morgan College of Aeronautics is seeking a full-time Aircraft Maintenance Technician to maintain a fleet of 10–15 aircraft, including Cessna 172 Skyhawks, Beechcraft A36 Bonanzas, and Diamond DA 42s. Work includes 50- and 100-hour inspections, routine repairs and upgrades, and work on annual inspections. The schedule may include weekends, such as Tuesday through Saturday or Sunday through Thursday. The position reports to the Director of Maintenance. The technician performs and inspects aircraft maintenance and repairs in accordance with manufacturer requirements, FAA guidelines and regulations, and university policies and procedures. The role includes troubleshooting malfunctions, returning aircraft to service in an airworthy condition, maintaining records and documentation, coordinating work and parts with relevant staff and manufacturers, and ensuring aircraft are available to meet flight schedules. The technician also maintains a safe, clean work area and follows applicable safety rules and procedures. Local travel is required. The technician must provide their own tools and basic maintenance equipment and be able to read, write, understand, and speak English. Lynn University is smoke- and tobacco-free.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of maintenance experience.
Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.
Private Pilot certificate.
Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English.
Must provide own tools and basic maintenance equipment.
Able to meet the local travel requirement.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
Cessna Service Center experience.
Inspection Authority.
Instrument and Commercial pilot certificates.
Experience with 50-hour, 100-hour, and annual inspections on Cessna 172 and other common piston general aviation aircraft.
Experience with scheduled and unscheduled daily maintenance.
Knowledge of Airworthiness Directives.
Experience with major and minor sheet metal repairs and alterations.
Experience with ADS-B installations and repair.
Experience with altimeter, static, and transponder testing.
Experience with power-plant troubleshooting, maintenance, and engine changes.
Aircraft painting experience.
Interior installation experience.
Electrical troubleshooting and repair experience.
Single- and multi-engine aircraft maintenance experience.
Garmin G5 and G1000 avionics maintenance and troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and repairs on a variety of aircraft in accordance with manufacturer and FAA requirements and university policies and procedures.
Troubleshoot aircraft malfunctions and return repaired aircraft to service in an airworthy condition.
Communicate regularly with the Chief Flight Instructor about job progression.
Communicate with manufacturer representatives as requested to expedite troubleshooting and obtain technical information.
Prepare maintenance and repair documentation, records, and other required paperwork.
Keep the work area clean and in acceptable condition to support safety and a professional image.
Maintain aircraft work schedules to meet flight schedules and complete work efficiently and on time.
Complete discrepancy items for work that is not yet finished.
Maintain a file of information needed to work effectively on aircraft.
Assist with time and material estimates and discuss them with the Chief Flight Instructor.
Ensure parts are ordered in time to meet aircraft repair schedules.
Research Service Bulletins, Service Letters, and Airworthiness Directives for time and cost estimates.
Assure aircraft, items, and components are airworthy in accordance with FAA Repair Station procedures.
Sign off and return aircraft to service in a safe condition.
Inspect aircraft in compliance with manufacturer and FAA guidelines and regulations.
Follow applicable regulations, policies, work procedures, instructions, and safety rules; wear or use appropriate safety equipment.