What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aviation Maintenance & Training Specialist position at Andrews University and Careers?
Teach undergraduate courses in the part 147 Aviation Maintenance School, including both theory and lab classes.
Assist with the FAA flight school 147 curriculum under the direction of the Department Chair.
Advising students and other academic related responsibilities as assigned.
FAA Ratings: A&P certificates, IA preferred
Experience in light and heavy aircraft maintenance
Computer Proficien
Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.
Building maintenance training aids as required.
Occasionally assisting in the maintenance of the university's flight school aircraft.
Providing academic advising to current aviation students.
Other academic and committee responsibilities as assigned.
Applicants must hold the following FAA certificates:
Aircraft Maintenance Technicians certificate with both Airframe & Powerplant ratings, IA preferred
Maintenance experience on light and heavy aircraft, piston and turbine engines.
Prior experience in Part 147 Maintenance schools is preferred
Technology proficient (MS Office, ATP maintenance software).
Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.
At least 2 years of experience in Maintenance on light or heavy aircraft, piston and turbine engines.
An IA is preferre
Must be able to perform all types of maintenance on small single, multi-engine and light turbine GA aircraft
Assist with the FAA flight school 147 curriculum under the direction of the Department Chair.
Advising students and other academic related responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications summary
Bachelor’s degree, Master's or PhD preferredFAA Ratings: A&P certificates, IA preferred
Experience in light and heavy aircraft maintenance
Computer Proficien
Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.
Duties and responsibilities
Teaching classes in the department's Part 147 maintenance program.Building maintenance training aids as required.
Occasionally assisting in the maintenance of the university's flight school aircraft.
Providing academic advising to current aviation students.
Other academic and committee responsibilities as assigned.
Supervisory responsibilities
Assist with the supervision of student lab assistants as neededQualifications
Successful applicants will possess at least a Bachelor’s degree. A Master’s degree or PhD in aviation or a related field is preferred.Applicants must hold the following FAA certificates:
Aircraft Maintenance Technicians certificate with both Airframe & Powerplant ratings, IA preferred
Maintenance experience on light and heavy aircraft, piston and turbine engines.
Prior experience in Part 147 Maintenance schools is preferred
Technology proficient (MS Office, ATP maintenance software).
Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.
Technical competencies
Maintenance Applicants MUST hold an FAA A&P certificate.At least 2 years of experience in Maintenance on light or heavy aircraft, piston and turbine engines.
An IA is preferre
Interpersonal interactions
Must be comfortable interacting with students in a teaching role both in the classroom and laboratory settingPhysical demands
Must be able to perform basic aircraft line support functions including moving aircraft, fueling, and loading aircraft.Must be able to perform all types of maintenance on small single, multi-engine and light turbine GA aircraft
Work environment
In addition to teaching in the classroom and lab, the applicant must be able to work outside on the aircraft flight line in all types of Michigan weather