WMU Aviation Maintenance Technician

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Title: Aviation Maintenance Technician  

Posting Number: 0605964  
Department: College of Aviation  
Grade: E  
Job Type: Full Time, Regular  
Pay Type: Non-Exempt  
Salary Range: Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.  
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General summary:
  • Maintains and repairs aircraft for the College of Aviation.
Major duties:
  • Conducts routine and special inspections of aircraft, including airframe, powerplant and operating systems.
  • Troubleshoots and diagnoses reported problems with all aircraft systems.
  • Completes assigned maintenance or repair tasks.
  •  Documents all completed repairs or maintenance in hard copy and electronic files in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations and College of Aviation standards.
  • Provides instruction to full-time and part-time staff completing maintenance or repair tasks.
  • Maintains inventory of parts and tools and ensures all parts meet manufacturers' specifications.
  • Operates aircraft to transport to or from maintenance facilities.
Physical requirements:
  • Moderate work occasionally working in difficult position or with physical demands such as continuously lifting or moving materials from 25 to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving materials greater than 50 pounds.
Working conditions:
  • Work is performed with exposure to any number of elements which may occasionally require some precautions such as safety glasses, protective clothing, ear protection, etc.  
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • One year's relevant experience.
  • Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of relevant Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
  • Federal Aviation Administration air-frame and power-plant license.  
Desired Qualifications
  • Federal Aviation Administration private pilot license with certification in relevant aircraft.
  • Inspection Authorization License.  
Required Applicant Documents
  • Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications
  • Resume
  • List of References  
Special Instructions to Applicants
  • Internal applicants should use the Job Opportunity Transfer Application.
  • External applicants should use the Staff Employment Application.  
Additional Position Information:
  • This position is located in Battle Creek, MI.
  • Terminal Appointment ends 06/30/2023, with high probability of renewal.
  • A simultaneous internal and external search for qualified candidates has been approved. Applications for transfer will be evaluated with external applications.
  • Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, GO TO: https://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff
  • Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available using the URL below: https://wmich.edu/sites/default/files/attachments/u152/2021/hr-staff-com...
External Posting Date: 01-12-2022  
External Closing Date: 02-09-2022
Posting Date: 01-12-2022  
Internal Closing Date: 02-09-2022
Application Types Accepted: Staff Employment Application, Job Opportunity Transfer Application