Aircraft Maintenance Specialist

The role of the Aviation Maintenance team within the Department of Aviation and Emergency Management at Elizabeth City State University ( ECSU) is to provide airworthy and safe training aircraft for use in the university's FAA Part 141 flight training programs.

The role of the Aviation Maintenance team within the Department of Aviation and Emergency Management at Elizabeth City State University ( ECSU) is to provide airworthy and safe training aircraft for use in the university's FAA Part 141 flight training programs.

The role will be responsible for conducting routine maintenance checks, diagnosing system failures, and advising on the appropriate repair process.

Position may require instances of performance of maintenance in tight and/or unusual aircraft locations. Instances of travel may be required for training and to remote aircraft locations for off-site repairs.

Knowledge and Skill - Technical: Thorough technical knowledge of aircraft systems. Ability to independently perform full scope of repair, inspections, modifications, and maintenance. May require the ability to develop and fabricate special tools for unusual work projects. Ability to serve as lead, resource, or supervisor to others.

Regulatory Standards: Ability to understand and follow required protocols in assigned fields of aircraft operations and ability to interpret protocols in unusual circumstances. May require the ability to act as a lead in training or overseeing other workers in following protocol.

Administrative Operations: Ability to document inspection, maintenance, and repair operations as required by established guidelines. Ability to participate in budgeting, planning, organizing work, and setting work standards for the unit.

Human Resources Supervision (if applicable): Ability to recommend and/or make selection decision. Ability to develop and implement work plans. Ability to conduct performance reviews. Ability to participate in the disciplinary and grievance processes as needed. Ability to ensure employees have access to tools and information for career development opportunities. Ability to actively participate in employee growth and development. Ability to plan and deliver on-the-job training.

Additional Desired but not required Qualifications

Must possess current FAA Certification as an Airframe & Powerplant Technician.

Minimum 1 year experience in the maintenance, repairs of small general aviation aircraft incorporating Lycoming aspirated and injected reciprocating engines.

Familiarization with FAA Operating and Maintenance Regulations and research of Airworthiness Directives, airframe, engine and component manufacturer publications.

Monday - Friday
Position may require work into evenings and weekends with adjustments to work hours to meet flight schedules.

This position is Subject to the State Human Resources Act.

If there are no applicants in the pool who meet the competency level (knowledge, skills and abilities) required for the position, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Elizabeth City State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Elizabeth City State University State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Elizabeth City State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.