AIRPARK OPERATIONS - Student Aircraft Mechanic

Job Classification

  

Position summary

Under general direction of the lead shop mechanic provide maintenance service at Andrews University.

Note:  This position is ONLY available to Current Andrews University Students.

Qualifications summary

FAA Maintenance Technician License with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Performs maintenance and inspection work under the direction of the lead mechanic on AU and customer aircraft.


2. Pull aircraft in/out of hangar; help in tying down aircraft; fueling, assist in departmental activities; attend meetings; performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory responsibilities

None

Qualifications

FAA Certificates:  Maintenance Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings

Technical competencies

• Knowledge of light aircraft maintenance


• Piper aircraft experience preferred.

Interpersonal interactions

Have good interpersonal/human relations skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to approach problems/decisions analytically

Ability to reason logically and methodically

Ability to perform under stressful circumstances

Attentiveness to detail

Physical demands

• Must be able to perform all type of maintenance functions


• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in all types of Michigan weather while performing maintenance functions as needed.


• Must be able to move aircraft in and out of the hanger.

Work environment

Be able to work inside and outside and in an aircraft in all weather conditions.