UAA - Aviation Maintenance Technician I

8 months ago

Employment Information

Industry Aviation Technician

Experience 7 Year

Location Anchorage, AK 99508 (University Area area), Anchorage, United States of America

524818

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

On Campus
Temporary

Temporary Staff Grade 78
UAA Community & Technical College

The Certified Aircraft Maintenance Technician – Level 1 is responsible for performing the duties of a FAA certificated Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic. Tests, trouble shoots, removes, installs, aligns, and adjusts the oil, fuel, hydraulic, pneumatic, power plant, and electrical systems of aircraft. Inspects, installs, replaces, and repairs airframes, engines, propellers, appliances and other components as necessary. Troubleshoots, checks, and repairs aircraft system(s) through connecting, adjusting, and operating test equipment. Conducts ground functional tests of aircraft, aircraft systems, aircraft engines, avionics, and installed accessories. Traces and corrects electrical problems in various aircraft systems. Performs all phases of aircraft structural repair and alteration; including sheet metal structure, wood structure, steel tubing structure, and composite structure.

Incumbent must be able to communicate effectively and possess a high level of work, systems and aviation infrastructure related knowledge and technical skill. Must be familiar with Aircraft maintenance publications; Code of Federal Regulation Title 14 (FAR’s), aircraft manufacturer maintenance documents, airworthiness directives, advisory circulars, orders, bulletins, forms, and aircraft records.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

Performs maintenance, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on assigned aircraft. Conducts checks on hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, power systems, etc. Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and performs unscheduled maintenance on assigned aircraft. Performs repair of aircraft systems, assemblies, and surfaces. Removes components and assemblies, repairs or replaces defective parts and components and reassembles repaired items into the aircraft. Installs, aligns, and makes needed adjustments to major components and assemblies such as engines, propellers, hydraulic systems, etc.

Making required aircraft maintenance record entries, only for work performed, as required by FAR Part(s) 43.5, 43.9.

Maintain maintenance standards and procedures which are safe and acceptable to the FAA Administrator and UAA.

Maintain professional currency regarding FAR updates/changes, Maintenance procedures & techniques, Advisory Circulars (AC’s) guidance, Aircraft manufacturers guidance and Aviation industry developments.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

(1) Knowledge of

hydraulic
lubrication requirements
electronic and electrical
reciprocating power plants
brake and related systems
steering
avionics
current safety practices, repair techniques and terminology
FAA regulations, air worthiness directives and aircraft type certification
scope and detail of FAR 43 appendix D
scope and detail of manufacturer inspection check list
aircraft instrumentation
air systems
vacuum and pressure systems
landing gear (skis, floats, wheels)
propellers
airframe, including sheet metal repair, paint and refinishing materials and process
de-icing equipment and procedures
sheet metal layout and fabrication
types of corrosion and corrosion control methods
Non Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques
functions and limitations of equipment systems
technical advances in equipment systems
technical manuals and service handbooks

(2) Skill in

forming and riveting sheet metal
making fine adjustments (e.g., timing, synchronization, and control settings)
make decisions and set and balance priorities
diagnosis of equipment failure and proper repair
use of precision tools and diagnostic equipment
adapt and modify procedures, operations or processes required to complete the work
work in absence of available or applicable guidelines
ensure adherence to work schedules, quality standards, safety and security rules
maintaining clean and safe work and tool area / work in an efficient manner
the vocabulary needed to read and interpret technical manuals and regulations

(3) Ability to

inspect and perform basic cutting and welding
select and operate and repair equipment
select and order appropriate parts and materials
attend and pass factory authorized schools on specific systems, equipment or aircraft and apply acquired training to specific problems
post updates to technical manuals
recognize problems or potential problems
read and create schematics and diagrams
design and build modifications for existing systems
incorporate modifications into existing systems
make repairs to propeller assemblies
prioritize inspection steps
properly lay out, cut, shape, and fasten sheet metal to airframe
select and properly operate diagnostic equipment
describe in written format, modifications performed
prioritize order of diagnostic steps
retrieve information from computer files or shop manuals
retrieve, read and apply O.S.H.A. guidelines
retrieve, read and apply information from technical manuals, computers and microfiche
calibrate, maintain, and repair shop tools and equipment
use lubrication equipment
communicate effectively
perform work accurately, safely, thoroughly and efficiently

Preferred Experience & Education:

14 CFR Part 141 experience preferred.
12 months experience maintaining aircraft operated under 14 CFR Part 91 and/or 141 preferred.
Meet the recent maintenance experience requirements of 14 CFR Part 65.83.

Certificate in Aviation Maintenance from 14 CFR Part 147 school preferred.

Required Experience & Education:

Possess a valid FAA Mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.

Salary Information:

This is a part-time, temporary staff position. New hires will be placed on the UA temporary salary schedule, Grade 78.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references with your application.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Scott Sebastian, Assistant Director of Aircraft Maintenance, at mssebastian@alaska.edu.