What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aviation Maintenance Inspector position at Western Michigan University?
Position Details
Posting Summary
College
College Of Aviation
Executive Area
Provost & VP Academic Affairs
Department
College of Aviation - Aircraft Maintenance
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S1021P
Job Type
Full Time, Regular
Pay Type
Nonexempt/Hourly
Pay Grade
F
Campus Location
WMU-Battle Creek - College of Aviation
Salary Range
Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.
General Summary
- Inspects, maintains and repairs fleet aircraft for the College of Aviation.
Major Duties
- Inspects aircraft and identifies any maintenance or repair needs and determines if aircraft is airworthy.
- Troubleshoots and diagnoses reported problems with all aircraft systems.
- Completes routine scheduled inspections on assigned maintenance or repair tasks.
- Approves aircraft for return to service after repairs or maintenance is completed.
- Documents all completed repairs or maintenance in hard copy and electronic files in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations and College of Aviation standards.
- Provides instruction to full-time and part-time staff completing maintenance or repair tasks.
- Operates aircraft to transport to or from maintenance facilities, to perform diagnostic tests or to verify maintenance is complete.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Three years’ relevant experience.
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of relevant Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
- Federal Aviation Administration airframe and powerplant license.
- Inspection Authorization license.
Desired Qualifications
- FAA private pilot license with certification in relevant aircraft.
- Cirrus, Piper and Cessna aircraft experience.
- Lycoming and Continental Motors experience.
Special Instructions to Applicants
- External applicants should use the WMU – Application.
- Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.
- Attach a copy of the FAA Form 8310-5 for the certificate document.
Additional Position Information
- 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, s://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
- Moderate work occasionally working in difficult position or with physical demands such as continuously lifting or moving materials from 25 to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving materials greater than 50 pounds.
- Work is performed with exposure to any number of elements which may occasionally require some precautions such as safety glasses, protective clothing, ear protection, etc.
