Aviation Maintenance Inspector

Job description

Job code: 010317
Pay grade: E
Pay type: Nonexempt/hourly

General summary

Inspects, maintains and repairs fleet aircraft for the College of Aviation.

Major duties

  • Inspects aircraft and identifies any maintenance or repair needs and determines if aircraft is airworthy.
  • Troubleshoots and diagnoses reported problems with all aircraft systems.
  • Completes routine scheduled inspections on assigned maintenance or repair tasks.
  • Approves aircraft for return to service after repairs or maintenance is completed.
  • 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.
  • Operates aircraft to transport to or from maintenance facilities, to perform diagnostic tests or to verify maintenance is complete.

Minimum qualifications

Minimum qualifications based upon job documentation and industry best practices. Any current employees not meeting these qualifications will be grandfathered until they move to a different job.

Required education

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required experience

  • Three years’ relevant experience.
  • Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of relevant Federal Aviation Administration regulations.

Required other

  • Federal Aviation Administration air-frame and power-plant license.
  • Inspection Authorization license.

Desired qualifications

Desired other

  • Federal Aviation Administration private pilot license with certification in relevant aircraft.

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.

Revised: 2019-07-01

This description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees in the above job. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.