A&P Technician

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9+ paid holidays

Personal leave

Tuition coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, AZ seeks an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair our university aircraft fleet, ensuring airworthiness under FARs. You will work with minimal supervision, adhering to FAA standards and industry best practices.

Join a safety‑minded team at ERAU, enjoy comprehensive benefits like 9+ holidays, personal leave, tuition coverage, and competitive retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• Current Airframe and Powerplant Certificate required with no violations.
• One to three years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of FAR 145, 91 and 43 desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform authorized maintenance, preventive maintenance, and unscheduled repairs on aircraft, engines, and appliances.
• Assist the Shift Lead with maintenance operations and inventory control.
• Complete documentation for maintenance forms, inspection reports, and aircraft logbooks.
• Respond to maintenance needs promptly, including on weekends and holidays, as required.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations, approved inspection programs, and airworthiness standards.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Basic PC skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Discover Your Future with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University!

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.

Opportunity

Join the Aviation and Aerospace vanguard!

Step into a dynamic role with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, where innovation meets opportunity. Be part of a leading institution that’s at the forefront of aviation, aerospace, and STEM education. We offer an exciting environment, cutting-edge projects, and the chance to influence tomorrow. Ready to make a difference? Take flight with Embry‑Riddle and explore this diverse career opportunity today.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking an experiencedAircraft Maintenance Technician to perform top-quality maintenance and repairs on our University aircraft fleet. In this role, you'll work with minimal oversight, following all Federal Aviation Regulations and industry standards to ensure the airworthiness of our aircraft.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform authorized maintenance, preventive maintenance, and unscheduled repairs on aircraft, engines, and appliances.
• Assist the Shift Lead with maintenance operations and inventory control.
• Complete documentation for maintenance forms, inspection reports, and aircraft logbooks.
• Respond to maintenance needs promptly, including on weekends and holidays, as required.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations, approved inspection programs, and airworthiness standards.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Perks Await You at Embry‑Riddle!

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the dayafter Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and NewYear’s Day.
• Personal Leave: Relax with 12 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.

Embry‑Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry‑Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website .

Qualifications

• High school (or GED) level ability in spelling, grammar, basic composition, and math.

• Read and comprehend instructions, write information, and complete simple forms.
• Current Airframe and Powerplant Certificate required with no violations.
• One to three years of related work experience.

• Working knowledge of FAR 145, 91 and 43.
• Aircraft Maintenance experience in maintaining light general aviation aircraft preferred.
• Basic PC Software Skills (e.g. spreadsheet, word processing & database etc.).
• PowerPoint, Word, Outlook/email, and Internet end-user applications preferred.
• Excellent communication skills required.