Aviation Maintenance Assistant

Utah State University; Price (UT); On-site; USD 82,656,000 - 90,922,000; Part time

Job summary

Utah State University’s Aviation Technology department in Quinney College seeks a part-time Airframe and Powerplant (A/P) Maintenance Assistant at the Carbon County Airport in Price, UT. The role includes maintenance, repair, and servicing of flight training aircraft and related shop areas.

Requires FAA A&P license or in-progress and own tools; willingness to perform campus support tasks and light up-keep. Prior Diamond DA40F/DA42 experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant license; OR in a AP program and working toward license.
• Candidates must provide their own tools.
• Must be willing to assist with lawn care, snow removal, and other routine tasks to support flight school operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and service USU Flight training aircraft (Diamond DA40F, DA42).
• Assist in maintaining shop equipment, buildings, and related areas to support flight school operations.
• Assist the Chief of Maintenance with all tasks related to airworthiness.

Skills

FAA A&P license

Own tools required

Aircraft maintenance readiness

Education

Two-year or four-year degree

Tools

Personal tools

Job description

Aviation Maintenance Assistant

Requisition ID: 2026-10714

# of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Price

Category: Customer Service/Support

Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time

Job Classification: Non-Benefited

College: Quinney College of Agric & Nat Res

Department: Aviation Technology

Advertised Salary: $29/hour

Overview

The Department of Aviation and Technical Education (AVTE) in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences at Utah State University is seeking a part-time, Airframe and Powerplant (A/P) Maintenance Assistant, including entry level position. This position is located at the Carbon County Airport in Price, UT.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and service Utah State University Flight training aircraft (i.e. Diamond DA40F, DA42 (2 liter engines) airplanes.
• Assist in maintaining shop equipment, buildings, and related areas to assist flight school operations.
• Assist the Chief of Maintenance with all tasks related to airworthiness

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant license; OR gone or going through an A/P program and working towards getting an A/P license
• Candidates must provide their own tools. (Any specialty tools for specific jobs will be provided by the University.)
• Must be willing to assist with lawn care, snow removal, and other routine tasks to support flight school operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two-year or four-year degree.
• Two years of any aircraft maintenance experience working on Diamond DA40F, DA42 (2 liter engines).

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
• Transcripts to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"
• Copy of FAA Airframe and Powerplant license/Maintenance Certificates to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary

$29/hour

ADA

The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).

Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.

College/Department Highlights

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, officially joining on July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025-26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

*updated 07/2026

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