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Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Specialist-Senior

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/14/2026
Req Id: 39484
Job Title: Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Specialist-Senior
City: West Lafayette

Job Summary

The Specialist Aircraft Maintenance Technician is an FAA-certified airframe and powerplant mechanic responsible for conducting required inspections and repairs on aircraft assigned to the School of Aviation & Transportation Technology. This role also includes instructing aviation maintenance students, as assigned by the supervisor or Director of Maintenance. Additional responsibilities involve supporting the operation of Purdue University's aircraft fleet through activities such as towing, ground deicing, cleaning, fueling, hangaring, and maintaining aircraft security. The technician will also assist with maintaining accurate maintenance records, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations, monitoring service bulletins, service letters, and manuals, as well as supporting the maintenance of ground support equipment and physical facilities.

This position offers a salary in the range of $65,000 to $75,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications

About Us:

When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.

What We Are Looking For :

Education and Experience

Qualified candidates will need:
  • HS Diploma / GED.
  • 3 years of experience as an Airframe and Powerplant mechanic in aviation maintenance required.


Skills needed:
  • Computer literacy with MS office products. Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
  • Valid Driver’s License.

What We Would Like to Know:

Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

Career Stream

Fire, Police, and Skilled Trades 3
Pay Band S070
Job Code #20003323

Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php

Who We Are:
Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

EOE :
Purdue University is an EOE employer.

Posting Start Date: 11/7/25

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000

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