Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician – Training Fleet

Lane Community College; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 41,328 - 59,236; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Lane Community College’s Aviation Academy seeks a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician to guide maintenance, inspection, and repair of the training fleet (Cessna 152, Piper PA‑28, PA‑44). You will ensure airworthiness, sign off FAA‑required work, and manage a maintenance team within a Part 141 environment.

The role includes overseeing parts, records, and coordination with instructors and administrators, with flexible hours to support students. Permanent, full‑time position in Oregon.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of documented industry employment as a full‑time general aviation aircraft mechanic on Cessna 152, Piper PA‑28, and PA‑44 series aircraft.
• One year of documented work as an authorized inspector or shop foreman in an FAA repair station or as an FAA Maintenance Inspector.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate with Inspection Authority.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an airport security badge.
• Completion of annual TSA Security Awareness Training and a criminal background check.
• Must reside in the state of Oregon.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance, inspection, and repair of training fleet to ensure airworthiness.
• Oversee and arrange service, preventive maintenance, and repairs.
• Sign off work per FAA regulations and maintain records in a Part 141 school.
• Lead, train, and prioritize tasks for mechanics (part‑time or full‑time).
• Order parts, track inventory, and manage labor records monthly.
• Collaborate with leadership on fleet decisions and staffing.
• Educate instructors and students on best practices for aircraft use and care.

Skills

FAA regulations knowledge

Airframe/Powerplant

Maintenance supervision

Communication & teamwork

Recordkeeping

Security compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Tools

SkyScheduler

MS Office

Job description

Lane Community College’s Aviation Academy seeks a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician to guide maintenance, inspection, and repair of the training fleet (Cessna 152, Piper PA‑28, PA‑44). You will ensure airworthiness, sign off FAA‑required work, and manage a maintenance team within a Part 141 environment.

The role includes overseeing parts, records, and coordination with instructors and administrators, with flexible hours to support students. Permanent, full‑time position in Oregon.