Aviation Maintenance Lab Technician
Listed on 2026-01-07
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Kansas State University's Aerospace and Technology Campus in Salina seeks a dedicated Aviation Maintenance Laboratory Technician to provide valuable support to Aviation Maintenance Program faculty and students.
The position includes but is not limited to:
- Assist the aviation maintenance program in day-to-day operations
- Maintaining shop and ground support equipment; building aviation-related training aids
- Maintaining Monitor tool room operations and organizing of equipment, tooling, and projects
- Providing supplemental teaching in appropriate situations
- Assisting in maintaining a clean, organized educational environment-arranging equipment, tables, cabinets, and aircraft to optimize educational experiences
- Performing maintenance on aircraft and equipment in the educational environment and assisting in continuity of long-term, ongoing enhancement projects
- Demonstrating actions guided by our Core Values
K-State Salina's aviation maintenance program produces students who will become aerospace industry leaders in the field of aviation in areas such as advanced aviation sustainment systems, aftermarket and business sales, safety and quality. The program uses a practical learning environment and a laboratory setting to focus on the application of aviation science and technology by understanding how to service, support, inspect, maintain and operate all different types of aircraft and propulsion systems.
This position is onsite.
What You'll Need to SucceedMinimum Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in aviation-related discipline
- Masters degree in aviation or related field
- Current or previous Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME)
- Collegiate level Part 147 teaching experience
- Avionics experience
- Previous airline, corporate, military aircraft maintenance experience
- Proficient computer skills such as MSOffice, CAD, ATP Navigator/ATP Hub, or other aviation-related software experiences.
- Desire to work with and prepare many college students to become future aviation professionals.
- Must be able to lift in excess of 50 lbs and use ladders, work stands, lifts, etc.
- Must not have any conditions that preclude certification of aircraft run/taxi of aircraft and vehicles.
Applications will close on November 30, 2025.
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range$22.00 - $28.00 per hour.
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