Aviation Forman

The University of Oklahoma•Norman, OK

61d

About The Position

Shop Foreman for School of Aviation's aircraft fleet. Performs aircraft inspections on all aircraft. Performs aircraft inspection on aircraft, aircraft engine, prop, and any related equipment in or on the aircraft. Performs any needed inspections for away-from-home aircraft. Performs any maintenance checks on aircraft required prior to aircraft launch. Evaluates any maintenance for scheduled flyers for a go/no go launch. Performs any required maintenance not completed from home away station. Inspects aircraft prior to release for continued service. Completes aircraft maintenance logs for release. Researches all required documents as issued by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for continued airworthiness of aircraft. Completes ground ops check on aircraft prior to release. Assigns duties to technicians and assistants. Performs post flight inspections for all aircraft prior to launch. Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Requirements

Trade School Certification
36 months experience in aircraft maintenance management.
Ability to accurately read and understand written materials and instructions.
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
Read and understand complex written materials such as blueprints, metrics or technical manuals.
Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information.
Highly organized and ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
Ability to communicate well and build rapport with students, faculty, and staff.
Ability to produce reports and complete work within deadlines.
Strong initiative to solve problems.
FAA Inspection Authorization.
Airframe, power plant, corrosion control specialization.
Oklahoma Drivers License.

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge of how to repair and inspect aircraft.
Advanced knowledge of the tools and equipment used to repair aircraft.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Detail oriented for accuracy.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to build rapport with students, faculty and staff.
Ability to produce reports and complete work within deadlines.
Strong initiative to solve problems.
Ability to perform annual and 100 hour airworthiness inspections.

Responsibilities

Performs aircraft inspection on aircraft, aircraft engine, prop, and any related equipment in or on the aircraft.
Performs any needed inspections for away-from-home aircraft.
Performs any maintenance checks on aircraft required prior to aircraft launch.
Evaluates any maintenance for scheduled flyers for a go/no go launch.
Performs any required maintenance not completed from home away station.
Inspects aircraft prior to release for continued service. Completes aircraft maintenance logs for release.
Researches all required documents as issued by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for continued airworthiness of aircraft.
Completes ground ops check on aircraft prior to release.
Assigns duties to technicians and assistants.
Performs post flight inspections for all aircraft prior to launch.
Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.