Aircraft Maintenance Technician II

Aims Community College; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + dental coverage

Vision insurance

Leave & holidays

4-day work week Fridays Off

Long-term disability & life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Tuition waiver for dependents

PERC gym access

Free parking

Job summary

Aims Community College actively seeks an Aircraft Maintenance Technician II to perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance at the Northern Colorado Regional Airport in Loveland, CO. The role emphasizes safety, airworthiness, and compliance with federal regulations while supporting the Aviation Department within the Public Safety, Education, and Transportation Division.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs across airframe, powerplant, electrical, and

Qualifications

• 1 year of operational general aviation aircraft maintenance experience.
• Must hold FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate or obtain within 12 months.
• Ability to pass pre-employment checks and maintain records per FARs.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance with emphasis on safety and airworthiness.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair airframe, powerplant, avionics, and electrical systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and logbook entries.
• Ensure parts traceability and compliance with FARs.
• Support hangar and facility upkeep and participate in audits as required.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Safety compliance

Documentation accuracy

Education

FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate

Associate's Degree in Aviation (preferred)

Job description

Minimum Hiring Annual Salary

$53,040.00

$57,284.00

To attain the maximum annual salary, employee must meet all minimum qualifications plus:

• 5 (five) years of additional applicable work experience and/or degrees higher than minimum qualification degree. Degrees higher than the minimum qualification degree can be used in combination with additional work experience.
• A combination of related education, on-the-job work experience, certifications and/or licenses that results in a candidate successfully meeting the minimum qualifications of the position, may be considered.

The stated salary amounts are not guaranteed in the event employment ends with Aims during any fiscal year.

Included with Aims Full-time Employment is a generous package of Benefits, most are listed below:

• Benefits are effective immediately
• 100% employer provided medical & dental coverage employees (employee only option)
• 85% employer provided medical & dental coverage for employee's spouse and/or family
• Voluntary vision insurance
• Staff Annual Leave (minimum accrual of 15 days) & Sick (minimum accrual of 12 days)
• 17 paid holidays and 3 personal days each year
• Summer schedule: 4-day work week - Fridays Off
• Employer paid long-term disability and life insurance premiums
• Tuition waiver & reimbursement for employees
• Tuition waiver for dependents
• PERA employer (see www.copera.org for comprehensive benefits)
• Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available
• Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
• Free parking on all campuses

Job Description

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position.

The Aircraft Maintenance Technician II is responsible for conducting aircraft maintenance in support of Aims Community College’s Aviation Department. This role adheres to Federal Aviation regulations and guidelines related to aircraft airworthiness. The position supports the Aviation Department within the Public Safety, Education, and Transportation Division, and is located at Northern Colorado Regional Airport in Loveland, Colorado.

This position entails engaging in assignments and co-curricular activities that align with Aims' philosophy and goals. It involves participation in scholarly and creative activities, as well as professional development and service to the college. Ensuring that all duties and responsibilities are performed safely and efficiently.

Aircraft Maintenance and Technical Execution

• Perform scheduled aircraft inspections, as well as unscheduled maintenance, in accordance with approved maintenance manuals, manufacturer service publications, and all applicable federal regulations with a strong emphasis on aircraft safety, airworthiness, personnel safety, and quality workmanship.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, operational checks, servicing, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of airframe, powerplant, propeller, electrical, and avionics systems.
• Perform precise operational and functional checks following maintenance actions to verify proper system operation and ensure all discrepancies have been properly corrected.
• Identify potential safety, reliability, and maintenance concerns during routine work and communicate them to the Director, Aircraft Maintenance before they develop into operational issues.
• Research and investigate possible solutions to engine, airframe, and associated appliance malfunctions. Support aircraft recovery and troubleshooting efforts when operational or maintenance issues occur outside normal working hours, off-site locations, and as assigned.
• Assist with aircraft cleaning and ensure aircraft interiors and exteriors are maintained in a clean, orderly, and serviceable condition.

Documentation and Compliance

• Complete accurate and detailed aircraft maintenance records, including composing and signing aircraft logbook entries and other required internal documentation.
• Ensure all maintenance records accurately reflect work performed, parts installed or removed, inspections accomplished, corrective actions taken, and aircraft status in accordance with applicable FARs.
• Maintain accurate tracking of aircraft hours, inspection intervals, component life limits, and scheduled maintenance items for assigned aircraft.
• Maintain appropriate records and documentation for component traceability, ensuring parts tags match the maintenance history before installation.

General Maintenance and Facility Support

• Assist with the inspection, troubleshooting, servicing, preventive maintenance, and repair of ground support equipment, including aircraft tugs, jacks, utility vehicles, and ladders.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe hangar facilities, including aircraft maintenance areas, workspaces, tool areas, parts storage, and general facility upkeep.
• Maintain shared aircraft maintenance tools, test equipment, and specialized tooling in clean, organized, and serviceable condition.
• Support special projects, aircraft modifications, maintenance improvement initiatives, and audits as dictated by operational requirements.

Other Duties as Assigned

• One (1) year of operational general aviation aircraft maintenance experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• Must hold and maintain a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate (or be able to obtain within 12 months of hire).
• This position requires the use of a company vehicle for business travel. The selected candidate must successfully pass an MVR and be insurable under Aims insurance.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment post-offer urine analysis.
• A pre-employment post-offer physical evaluation will be required of the selected candidate.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate (or be able to obtain within 12 months of hire).

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Aviation, Engineering, Education, or another related field; plus, two (2) years operational general aviation aircraft fleet maintenance experience.
• Aircraft Mechanics who hold an Inspection Authorization.
• High level of trade specific computer skills.
• Experience in risk management and mitigation.

All Applicants

• Compare your previous work experience to the job duties listed on the job positing under job description. Enter the job duties you have performed under the "Work Experience" section on your job application. We evaluate your experience based on this information.
• Please make sure you state whether work experience (aka work history) is part time or full time employment by listing the average number of hours worked per week. This information is used to determine your new annual salary.
• Be sure to upload all the required documents listed at the above in "Additional Job Description" section. This can be uploaded as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section. If there are missing documents, your incomplete application will not be considered. Per the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, you may redact information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

For information on our hiring practices, please visit our resource page: https://www.aims.edu/departments/human-resources/hiring-process.

Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran's status. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College. The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. The goal of Aims Community College is to enhance the diversity present in the district we serve.

Screening/Selection

To be considered, please provide a thorough and complete application. Initial screening will be conducted by a committee based on completed application materials.

Employees in these positions may be asked to participate in temporary assignments lasting less than nine (9) months (such as curriculum development, short term projects, meetings and substitute duties) which could amount to additional temporary pay.

Upon hire, all positions at Aims Community College require a criminal background check and may require industry specific screenings such as an MVR, physical and/or drug screen. Keep in mind, a conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being employed. The nature of a conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.