The College of Aviation at Western Michigan University is looking for an Aviation Maintenance Technician to join our team! This position inspects and repairs University’s aircraft fleet and provides support of flight in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations and the maintenance department’s policies and procedures.

Major Duties    

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications    

• 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.

Desired Qualifications    

• FAA private pilot certificate
• Cirrus, Piper and Cessna aircraft experience
• Lycoming and Continental Motors experience

Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

External applicants should use the WMU – Application, link is below.

• 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.

Desired Qualifications

• FAA private pilot certificate.
• Cirrus, Piper and Cessna aircraft experience.
• Lycoming and Continental Motors experience.

Physical requirements and working conditions

• Heavy work frequently working in difficult work positions or with physical demands such as continuously lifting or moving materials greater than 50 pounds.
• Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.