Job Description:

• Inspects aircraft, including engine, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and structural systems.
• Records and documents work performed in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, Including Airframe and Powerplant license numbers.
• Repairs aircraft and supporting systems.
• Taxies aircraft and performs aircraft engine operational checks.
• Supports students through their aviation maintenance department internships.
• Looks after maintenance shop and shop equipment.
• Accomplishes preventative maintenance to aircraft and systems.
• Executes online maintenance tracking systems to support aircraft.
• May hire, train, evaluate and supervise student employees.

Short Job Description:

• Completion of training program through a Federal Aviation Administration certificated Aviation Maintenance Technical School, or equivalent combination of experience in the field through on the job training.
• One year's relevant experience.
• Experience in general aviation inspection repair and maintenance.
• Federal Aviation Administration airframe and powerplant certificate.

Job Ref: S1602P

Job Reply URL: 5369

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One of the top-100 public universities in the United States, Western Michigan University is committed to being learner centered, discovery driven and globally engaged. Founded in 1903, what was once Western Michigan College became Michigan's fourth public university in 1957. Since then, WMU has undergone dramatic growth in size and stature. Today, the University offers more than 240 academic programs to students pursuing degrees through the doctoral level. More than 20 percent of its 25,000 students are enrolled in graduate course work, studying in disciplines ranging from atomic physics and graph theory to medieval literature and blind rehabilitation. Of 101 graduate offerings available, 30 lead to a doctoral degree.

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