Inspects and repairs University's aircraft fleet. 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

• 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

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Internal applicants should use the WMU - Internal Application.
• External applicants should use the WMU - Application.

Additional Position Information

• Application credentials will be accepted until the position is filled.
• Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents.

To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to : https : / / www.wmich.edu / hr / enrollment-staff

Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at : https : / / wmich.edu / hr / staffcompensation

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.

Last updated : 2024-05-14