Aviation Lab Technician – Aircraft Systems & Maintenance

Guilford Technical Community College; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Guilford Technical Community College is seeking a Laboratory Technician in the Aviation Division to support aviation faculty and students in lab and hangar operations, ensuring safe, clean, and well-equipped facilities for instructional outcomes. Responsibilities include preparing exercises, auditing tooling, maintaining logs, and coordinating with leadership on equipment needs.

The role requires a High School Diploma and FAA A&P certification (or FCC/NCAT ratings for avionics).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• FAA Mechanics Certificate with A&P ratings (or FCC/NCAT ratings for Avionics).
• Associate’s degree in Aviation Maintenance or Avionics with FAA Airframe License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and clean up laboratory exercises for aviation courses.
• Audit tooling, equipment, and facilities pre- and post-lab sessions.
• Audit equipment logs daily and address open write ups.
• Enforce Aviation policy on equipment logs with faculty and students.
• Troubleshoot, order materials, and repair essential lab equipment.
• Report equipment failure, damage, and repair needs.
• Recommend equipment repair or replacement to leadership as required.
• Perform daily and monthly facility audits and report findings.

Skills

Multi‑tasking

Adaptability

Communication

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma

FAA Mechanic Certificate (Airframe & Powerplant)

FCC or NCAT ratings for Avionics

Associate’s degree in Aviation Maintenance or Avionics (preferred)

Job description

Guilford Technical Community College is seeking a Laboratory Technician in the Aviation Division to support aviation faculty and students in lab and hangar operations, ensuring safe, clean, and well-equipped facilities for instructional outcomes. Responsibilities include preparing exercises, auditing tooling, maintaining logs, and coordinating with leadership on equipment needs.

The role requires a High School Diploma and FAA A&P certification (or FCC/NCAT ratings for avionics).