Aircraft Maintenance Technician II; Eastman Campus

Aircraft Maintenance Technician II (Eastman Campus)

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Job Title:

Aircraft Maintenance Technician II (Eastman Campus)

Location:

MGA Eastman Campus

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

About Us:

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses—Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia—and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia  159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia  flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the inspection and maintenance of fleet aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance (85%) - Dependent on FAA certifications possessed, will perform the following duties:
• Performs inspections of fleet aircraft; performs scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance.
• Performs minor repairs/alterations and performs/approves major repairs/alterations as required.
• Regulatory (10%) - Makes proper logbook entries in accordance with FAA regulations and university standards.
• Makes proper entries in online maintenance tracking software.
• General (5%) - Manages parts and supply inventory through proper use of the computerized inventory control system.
• Maintains assigned tools and equipment.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Other Required Qualifications

• Must possess an FAA approved Airframe or Powerplant certificate.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Required Experience

• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must possess an FAA approved Airframe or Powerplant certificate.
• Must possess a current FAA Inspection Authorization

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of the inspection, repair and maintenance of aircraft systems.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations.
• Knowledge of aircraft logbook and records maintenance requirements.
• Knowledge of the tools and equipment used in the inspection, diagnosis, and repair of aircraft systems.
• Skill to read, understand, and implement manufacturer  technical data and instructions.
• Skill to make timely decisions.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

USG Core Values and Institutional Values

• USG Core Values:
  Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.
• Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values:
  Stewardship, Engagement, Adaptability, Learning.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Other Information

This is a non-exempt (hourly paid) position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement

Background Check:
Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating employment eligibility with MGA,…