Aircraft Maintenance Technician

at  California Baptist University

Qualified candidates must be able to read and interpret Federal Aviation Regulations, Maintenance Manuals, Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, and any specific technical data. The Aircraft Maintenance Technician will assist the Director of Maintenance for a growing Part 141 collegiate aviation flight training program. Ensuring FAA compliance, this individual will assist in conducting all aircraft scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. The Maintenance Technician will maintain organized, up-to-date aircraft logbooks, and have them available for inspection by the Federal Aviation Administration. Ensure aircraft’s inspections/repairs are performed in accordance with the manufacture’s maintenance procedures, FAA Regulations, and that the aircraft is in Airworthiness condition and it meets its Type Design before returning it to service. The Aircraft Maintenance Technician must posses a valid driver’s license and be a FAA-certified Airframe and Powerplant license holder. The individual must have their own tools to perform any aircraft maintenance. Both A&P license with an Inspection Authorization with a minimum of 5 years or more of experience in General Aviation is preferable. They must be able to perform the following assigned duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform all necessary aircraft inspections including, but not limited to: Annual; 100- hour; 50- hour; oil changes.
• Maintaining aircraft maintenance records per the Code of Federal Regulations for each aircraft.
• Ensuring all aircraft are airworthy and safe for flight after inspections/repairs.
• Handling all aircraft line squawks promptly.
• Be reachable by Supervisor or CBU staff should maintenance need arise. If a maintenance need arises, fly to a specific location to assist a student or flight instructor.
• Maintain a supply stock of parts as needed for the aircraft.
• Maintain A&P and IA FAA currency requirements.
• Make timely reports to the Director of Maintenance on aircraft status.
• Have maintenance records readily available upon FAA request.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to live and uphold the University’s Christ-centered mission and values.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
• Ability to use independent judgment, and to manage and impart confidential information.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent telephone courtesy, knowledge and experience.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles.
• Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw a professional conclusions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, bio hazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke and/or loud noises. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit; and requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate machines and power equipment with the ability to maneuver and bend in to different positions, such as underneath an aircraft surface or up on a wing of aircraft. Requires heavy physical work, heavy lifting, pushing, pulling required of objects up to 75 pounds with pushing and moving aircraft to different locations. Physical work is a primary part of the job. Work environment involves exposures to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions, and may include the use of protective equipment. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers; and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and unpleasant odors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud at times as is typical in an aircraft hangar. Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); an Airframe and Powerplant. Minimum 5 years or more with A&P and/or Inspection Authorized Mechanic Certification desired; and 3 to 5 years of minimum experience with Piper, Cessna, single, and twin engine aircraft.
Posting Detail Information

• Perform all necessary aircraft inspections including, but not limited to: Annual; 100- hour; 50- hour; oil changes.
• Maintaining aircraft maintenance records per the Code of Federal Regulations for each aircraft.
• Ensuring all aircraft are airworthy and safe for flight after inspections/repairs.
• Handling all aircraft line squawks promptly.
• Be reachable by Supervisor or CBU staff should maintenance need arise. If a maintenance need arises, fly to a specific location to assist a student or flight instructor.
• Maintain a supply stock of parts as needed for the aircraft.
• Maintain A&P and IA FAA currency requirements.
• Make timely reports to the Director of Maintenance on aircraft status.
• Have maintenance records readily available upon FAA request