Aircraft Technician

Aircraft Technician

497798

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States

Flight Support Services

Aviation/UAS

Full-time Staff

Closing on:
Apr 9 2026

• $30 Hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime) - $10,000 sign-on bonus!
  • Sign-on bonus to be paid $5,000 at the start of employment, and the remaining $5,000 upon completion of the probationary period. If an individual leaves before two years of service with the university, there is a payback schedule.
• 40 hours per week
• This position will work onsite the Grand Forks, ND campus.

To provide UND Aerospace Maintenance Department with the mechanical skills and expertise required in maintaining a large fleet of aircraft used for flight training. Requires an FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) Issued A&P certificate and will be required to work under the UND Aerospace FAA Part 145 repair station certificate.

• Perform FAA approved progressive inspections, 100 hr. inspections, 50 hr. inspections and Annual Inspections on fixed wing and rotor wing aircraft.
  • Perform scheduled inspections on fixed wing aircraft and rotor wing aircraft, in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations, the Federal aviation regulations, and UND Aerospace maintenance policies and procedures manual.
  • Research and comply with FAA A.D.’s (Airworthiness Directives), manufacturers S.B.’s (Service Bulletins), S.L. (Service Letters) and regulatory requirements.
  • Determine time life limits and inspection intervals for aircraft components.
• Designated technician for FAA Repair Station OG5R092N:
  • Perform maintenance and inspection as required by the UND’s FAA approved Part 145 Repair Station #OG5R092N.
  • Comply with FAA Regulations pertaining to Part 145 Repair Stations.
  • Complete required documents, records and FAA reports.
  • Determine proper components and parts application.
  • Return aircraft to service after FAR 91.213.d deferrals, and Part 91 MEL (Minimum equipment list).
• Perform preventative maintenance and discrepancies:
  • Correct aircraft discrepancies.
  • Troubleshoot and repair inoperative systems or components.
  • Read and follow manufacturer’s schematics and troubleshooting procedures.
  • Determine correct manufacturer part numbers for replacement for parts.
  • Perform sheet metal repairs: must be able to read and follow manufacturers “Structural Repair Manuals” and maintain a thorough knowledge of all applicable airframe structures and components. Inspect aircraft sheet metal structure for defects and repair damaged areas using precision hand tools, power tools, rivet guns, etc.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on hydraulic systems, landing gear and other mechanical equipment.
  • Perform power plant repairs.
  • Repair aircraft components such as ignition systems (magnetos), starters, alternators, control valves, fuel systems, etc.
  • Perform aircraft weight and balance calculations.
  • Perform aircraft ground operations and engine performance checks.
  • Maintain and service aircraft propellers.
• Perform minor and major alteration and repairs:
  • Determine if a repair is a major or minor repair in accordance with the FAR’s.
  • Analyze and develop repair methods for structural damage in accordance with the FAR’s and advisory circular AC43-13.
  • Complete FAA form (337) for all major repairs and alterations.
  • Work with local FAA personnel to receive approval for major repairs or alterations.
  • Install STC’s (Supplemental Type Certificate) and complete all required FAA documentation.
• Accurately complete regulatory aircraft records, inspection forms and work orders:
  • Accurately complete all FAA required aircraft log books and UND work orders in accordance with the FAA part 43.
  • Use and complete all checklist lists items for scheduled inspections and special inspection items.
  • Record compliance with all FAA A.D.’s (Airworthiness Directives), manufacturers S.B.’s (Service Bulletins), S.L. (Service Letters) in the aircraft records.
  • Insure all required “return to service” entries are made in accordance with the FAR’s before an aircraft is approved for returned to service.
  • “Approve for return to service” all aircraft, airframe, engine, propeller, appliance or component that has undergone maintenance, preventative…