Aviation Lab Technician (Traveling) – Hands-On Maintenance

Southern Utah University; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Utah University’s Aviation Maintenance Training (AMT) program seeks two motivated individuals to perform a wide range of lab maintenance tasks at Cedar City locations, including the Cedar City Airport, Align Precision/Syberjet facility, and the AMT classroom and Lab building.

You will set up labs and training aids, perform maintenance on trainers and equipment, manage aircraft servicing, and contribute to the design of new hands-on labs. Travel between sites is required.

Qualifications

• Aviation maintenance related field of study.
• Experience with welding, carpentry, and machinery.
• Experience in aircraft maintenance.
• Effective communication skills with peers and instructors.
• Able to work independently.
• Proactive and excited to get involved.

Responsibilities

• Setup labs, trainers, and training aids in support of classes.
• Perform scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on trainers, equipment, and aircraft under the direction of the Lab Specialist in support of AMT classes.
• Perform ground handling and servicing duties on all aircraft in inventory.
• Help design and build mock-ups and training aids.
• Help design, write, and build new hands-on training labs.
• Coordinate with other Lab Techs/Lab Aids daily to ensure tasks are completed.
• Support a clean lab environment and aid with inventory/asset management.
• Other duties as needed in support of AMT Program.

Skills

Welding

Carpentry

Machinery operation

Effective communication

Independent work

Proactive attitude

Education

Aviation maintenance related field of study

Job description

Southern Utah University’s Aviation Maintenance Training (AMT) program seeks two motivated individuals to perform a wide range of lab maintenance tasks at Cedar City locations, including the Cedar City Airport, Align Precision/Syberjet facility, and the AMT classroom and Lab building.

You will set up labs and training aids, perform maintenance on trainers and equipment, manage aircraft servicing, and contribute to the design of new hands-on labs. Travel between sites is required.