Aviation Mechanic

Aviation Mechanic

The Aviation Mechanic is responsible for inspecting, repairing and ensuring the continued airworthiness and safety of the college's fleet of training aircraft in accordance with FAA rules and regulations and maintaining records accordingly. Interpreting, applying and complying with rules and regulations and guidelines established by the FAA, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the college and or other governmental agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Within the scope of college policies and procedures, this position:

• Maintains fleet of aircraft in safe and reliable condition; performs preventative and general maintenance, troubleshoots, repairs, overhauls and inspects in accordance with FAA, FCC and manufacturers approved maintenance manual; maintains preventive maintenance, repairs and/or inspection records for each aircraft in accordance with FAA rules and regulations; coordinates scheduled maintenance to maximize aircraft utilization and minimize user inconvenience; performs and documents safety inspections on aircraft regularly
• Provides aircraft information/service history to persons flying aircraft as required by regulations; prepares special and recurring reports; complies with FAA regulations; conducts daily research; serves as point of contact for FAA on aircraft maintenance matters; attends quarterly meetings with FAA representatives to ensure continued compliance with all applicable rules and regulations under penalty of law
• Interprets and applies FAA, FCC and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) rules and regulations; receives and responds to Airworthiness Directives issued by the FAA; interacts with suppliers, manufacturers, FAA representatives, and other external entities as well as internal personnel; obtains supplies and parts for aircraft repair; utilizes power, hand and aviation equipment and tools; keeps current in field of expertise
• Communicates with Chief Flight Instructor to coordinate maintenance schedules with flying schedules; informs Director of Aviation Programs and Chief Flight Instructor of ongoing maintenance issues and problems
• Utilizes the Resource Management System (RMS) for the following activities: discrepancy management, work order management, event management, corrective action, tool management
• Utilizes monitors and maintains power, hand and aviation tools and equipment
• Ensures the fuel truck is serviced and in operable conditions, to include obtaining fuel from fuel farm, testing fuel, and reporting status of fuel supply to the director for replenishing
• Provides training about fueling aircraft for aviation personnel
• Maintains hanger and work space in an organized, clean and safety conscious manner representative of the professional services provided
• Communicates and provides input for planning external maintenance inspections and services with supervisors
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Three years' general aviation maintenance experience
• FAA airframe and power plant license
• FAA Inspection Authorization
• Associate's degree preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures
• Knowledge of FAA & FCC safety standards, regulations and/or guidelines
• Knowledge of aircraft and systems
• Knowledge of power, hand and aviation tools and equipment
• Knowledge of aviation terminology
• Knowledge of the proper operation of, and the ability to use, personal computers and job-related software, including Microsoft Office Suite and other job specific software
• Skill maintaining the required FAA maintenance documentation for verification of work performed and airworthiness of the aircraft
• Skill repairing and overhauling aircraft
• Skill utilizing power, hand and aviation tools and supplies
• Skill reading blue prints and schematics
• Skill in presenting ideas and concepts orally and in writing
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team environment
• Ability to effectively identify and resolve problems and to maintain strict confidentiality related to sensitive information
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public

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Physical Requirements:

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