Aircraft Technician

Aerospace

The Aircraft Technician reports to the Lead Technician and Flight Maintenance Technician Supervisor and performs preventative maintenance, maintenance, minor and major alterations, and rebuilding of an aircraft, airframe, piston-engine, propeller, appliance, part and component, and approve the return to service.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Ensure that all maintenance performed is in a cost conscience and safe manner with the primary concern being the well being of all personnel utilizing SOSU aircraft; Exercise privileges and authorized by the Administrator under FAR Part 43.1, 43.2, 43.3, 43.5, 43.7, 43.9, 43.11, 43.13, 43.15, 43.16, 43.17, Appendix A, Appendix B, Appendix C, Appendix D, Appendix 3, and Appendix F as required by FAR Part 91 Subpart C and Subpart E; To assist in researching, complying with and appropriately logging all applicable Airworthiness Directives as prescribed by FAR Part 30 for all aircraft, engines, propellers, appliances, avionics, parts and components; To assist in researching complying with and appropriately logging all applicable Service Letters, Service Bulletins, and Critical Service Bulletins as they pertain to aircraft, engines, propellers, avionics, parts, and components; To assist in ensuring all log book entries required by FAR Part 43.9, and FAR 43.11 are completed after maintenance prior to return to service; To assist in ensuring the proper content and disposition of work orders after maintenance is preformed; To direct and supervise the duties of aircraft maintenance, maintenance support and line crew personnel; To provide OJT to maintenance personnel; When necessary to complete maintenance in an accommodating manner may be required to work after hours; Required to be on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week except when previously arranged with Assistant Director of Maintenance; All other duties as assigned by the Chairman of Aerospace Department or Assistant Director of Maintenance; To act as the Flight Maintenance Technician Supervisor in the Supervisor and Lead Technician absence.

Working Conditions:

When necessary to conduct maintenance outside SOSU’s facilities will be exposed to prevailing conditions.

Job Hazards:

May be necessary to perform work in close proximity to engine and propellers while engine is running; Working with noxious and carcinogenic materials and chemicals; Working with rotating machinery, power tools, and high-pressure gases; Working with and in close proximity of power tools potentially in confined areas; Working in extremely confined areas; Lifting heavy objects.

Required:

Minimum Airframe and Power Plant Training required to obtain licensure includes one of the following: (1.) Requires a minimum of 1,900 hours of instruction at an approved 141 school and receive a passing grade on written, oral, and practical exams. (2.) Minimum of 30 months working under the supervision of an A&P Mechanic and receiving passing grades on written, oral and practical exams. High School diploma or GED.

Preferred:

Inspection authority, 2+ years experience in aviation; associates degree or Bachelor of Science.

To apply, complete an application from the Office of Human Resources located on the SOSU campus at 1405 N. 4th Ave., Administration Building, Room 309. Call 580-745-2162 to request an application by mail. Please submit a copy of license with application. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

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