Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Lynn University; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynn University in Boca Raton, FL, is seeking a full-time Aircraft Maintenance Technician to service a mixed fleet including Cessna 172 Skyhawks and Beechcraft/Diamond aircraft. You will perform 50‑hr, 100‑hr, annual inspections and routine repairs, with possible weekend work depending on flight schedules.

You will troubleshoot, document work, and ensure airworthiness per FAA and Lynn policies, reporting to the Director of Maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 2 years of maintenance experience required; Cessna Service Center experience preferred.
• Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license required; Inspection Authority preferred.
• Private Pilot certificate required; Instrument and Commercial preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair on a variety of aircraft in compliance with FAA guidelines and Lynn University policies.
• Troubleshoot aircraft malfunctions and return aircraft to service in airworthy condition.
• Prepare documentation and maintenance records per regulations and procedures.
• Coordinate with Chief Flight Instructor and manufacturers to obtain technical information.
• Maintain work area safety and ensure timely completion of scheduled tasks.
• Ensure parts are ordered timely to meet repair schedules and assist with time/material estimates.

Skills

A&P license

Private pilot certificate

Aircraft inspections

Electrical troubleshooting

Garmin G1000

Read/write English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Summary: The Lynn University, Burton D. Morgan College of Aeronautics is seeking a full-time Aircraft Maintenance Technician. This position will be responsible for maintaining a fleet of 10-15 aircraft including Cessna 172 Skyhawks, Beechcraft A36 Bonanza, and Diamond DA 42. Typical duties will include 50- and 100-hour inspections and all routine repairs and upgrades as necessary, to include work on annual inspections. Position may require a work week that includes the weekend (for example Tuesday through Saturday or Sunday through Thursday). This position will report to the Director of Maintenance.

Job Description: Essential duties and responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair on a variety of aircraft in compliance with manufacturers and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines and regulations and with Lynn University policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot aircraft malfunctions.
• Repair aircraft in compliance with manufacturer and FAA guidelines and regulations, returning aircraft to service in an airworthy condition.
• Communicate with the Chief Flight Instructor on job progression at regular intervals.
• Communicate with manufacturer representatives as requested to expedite troubleshooting and obtain technical information pertaining to aircraft.
• Prepare documentation, repair and maintenance records, and other required paperwork as per appropriate regulations and procedures.
• Clean and maintain work area in acceptable condition to provide safety and professional image.
• Maintain work schedules of aircraft to meet flight schedules.
• Assure the timely and efficient completion of work.
• Complete discrepancy items for work not yet complete.
• Maintain a file of information required to work effectively on the aircraft.
• Assist with time and material estimates for jobs and discuss with Chief Flight Instructor.
• Assure that parts are ordered in time to meet aircraft repair schedule.
• Research Service Bulletins, Service Letters, and ADs for time and cost estimates.
• Assure the airworthiness of the aircraft, item or component in accordance with FAA Repair Station procedures.
• Sign off and return aircraft to service in a safe condition.
• Inspect aircraft in compliance with manufacturers and FAA guidelines and regulations.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
• Conform with all safety rules and wear/use all appropriate safety equipment.

Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Inspections (100hr, 50hr, Annual) Cessna 172 & other common piston GA aircraft.
• Scheduled and unscheduled daily maintenance.
• Airworthiness Directives.
• Sheet metal repairs and alterations (major and minor).
• ADS‑B Installations and repair.
• Altimeter / Static and Transponder testing.
• Power‑plant troubleshooting, maintenance, and engine changes.
• Aircraft painting.
• Interior installations.
• Electrical troubleshooting / repairs.
• Single and Multi‑engine aircraft maintenance.
• Garmin G5 and G1000 Avionics maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Local travel required.
• Must provide own tools and basic maintenance equipment.
• Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English.

Minimum qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree from a four year college or university preferred.
• At least 2 years' maintenance experience required. Cessna Service Center experience preferred.
• Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license required.
• Inspection Authority preferred.
• Private Pilot certificate required.
• Instrument and Commercial preferred.

Accreditation and equal opportunity

Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Lynn University Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431, [e-mail], or [phone]; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call [phone] for questions about the accreditation of Lynn University. 2020 Lynn University Americans with Disabilities Act Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling [phone].

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