Lab Technician, Aviation Maintenance

Columbus State Community College•Columbus, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Technician, Aviation Maintenance performs general duties that are of a technical nature, in a specialized area. This role maintains and provides tools and equipment, performs diagnostic service and minor repairs, and performs other functions to support aviation laboratory.

Requirements

Highschool Diploma or GED with technical or vocational Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) training.
Two (2) years of maintenance experience on an aircraft.
An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework and experience may qualify a candidate.

Responsibilities

Distributes tools and equipment to students for classroom and laboratory use, documents disbursements and collects and stores tools following use.
Cleans tools, equipment and floor. Cleans and maintains lab area.
Opens and closes Lab at shift end and ensures equipment is stored in proper location to secure Aviation Lab.
Ensures tools, equipment and training aids are functional, operational and performs needed diagnostic service and minor repairs.
Replace tools and equipment when necessary.
Prepares new training aids and donated vehicles for laboratory use.
Performs vehicle preventive maintenance. Charges batteries, maintains fuel levels, monitors tire pressure and performs other maintenance of a routine nature.
Schedules aircraft work for laboratory projects.
Orders aircraft service and repair, labor time and estimation manuals, and updates automotive computer programs.
Maintains and updates inventory of tools, special service kits, equipment, stock items and vehicles.
Monitors disbursements, orders needed items and obtains bid offers on new equipment.
Utilizes College approved contractors to ensure proper handling and disposal of waste oil and other hazardous materials.
Keeps accurate records. Completes and maintains required documentation including inventory reports, work orders and requisitions.
Assists instructors. Obtains and returns training materials, sets up vehicles and other training aids and arranges chairs, tables and equipment.
Answers routine questions, gives aviation lab tours, provides general information and performs other duties to maintain good public and student relations.
Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.
Attend all required meetings and trainings.
Hours will include working outside of the normal work week, including evenings and weekends as needed to meet workload demands and college extended scheduling.
May require travel to other locations.