NIAR CAMO Maintenance Support Technician

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The NIAR Center for Aircraft Modification and Operations in Wichita, KS, seeks a Maintenance Support Technician to ensure technicians have the tools, materials, and logistical support needed to perform efficiently.

Responsibilities include retrieving and delivering items, maintaining inventory, and keeping work areas safe and organized in a busy hangar environment.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude or interest in aircraft.
• Reliability and responsiveness.
• Team-oriented mindset.
• Strong work ethic and initiative.
• Safety awareness.
• Time management and multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve, transport, and deliver tools, parts, and equipment to maintenance personnel as requested.
• Maintain inventory of consumables, hardware, and commonly used materials.
• Keep work areas, tool rooms, and hangar floors clean, organized, and hazard-free.
• Support technicians during maintenance tasks by staging equipment or preparing work areas.
• Track tool usage and ensure all tools are returned, accounted for, and in serviceable condition.
• Assist with moving ground support equipment (GSE) and positioning maintenance stands, ladders, and platforms.
• Perform basic administrative tasks such as logging parts, updating records, and completing checklists.
• Follow all safety procedures, FAA regulations, and company policies.
• Respond quickly to requests from supervisors and technicians.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Mechanical aptitude

Reliability

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Time management

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Basic shop equipment

Job description

Department

NIAR Center for Aircraft Modification and Operations

Location

Wichita, KS-WSU McConnell

Export Compliance Requirement

This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlledtechnologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employmentunder U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement ofbeing a “U.S. Person”.

Job Story

The Maintenance Support Technician ensures technicians have thetools, materials, and logistical support needed to performefficiently. This position focuses on organization, transport, andreadiness—helping keep the hangar running smoothly andsafely.

Job Duties

• Retrieve, transport, and deliver tools, parts, and equipment tomaintenance personnel as requested.
• Maintain inventory of consumables, hardware, and commonly usedmaterials.
• Keep work areas, tool rooms, and hangar floors clean, organized,and hazard-free.
• Support technicians during maintenance tasks by staging equipmentor preparing work areas.
• Track tool usage and ensure all tools are returned, accounted for,and in serviceable condition.
• Assist with moving ground support equipment (GSE) and positioningmaintenance stands, ladders, and platforms.
• Perform basic administrative tasks such as logging parts, updatingrecords, and completing checklists.
• Follow all safety procedures, FAA regulations, and companypolicies.
• Respond quickly to requests from supervisors and technicians.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions and work in a fast-pacedenvironment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude or interest in aircraft
• Reliability and responsiveness
• Team-oriented mindset
• Strong work ethic and initiative
• Safety awareness
• Time management and multitasking

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a warehouse, maintenance, or aircraftenvironment
• Familiarity with hand tools and basic shop equipment
• Forklift certification (or willingness to obtain)

Additional Information

This position requires a valid driver's license

Must be at least 16 years old

Environmental Factors

• Active aircraft hangar environment with exposure to noise, movingequipment, and varying temperatures.
• Requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safetyglasses, gloves, and hearing protection.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchangeinformation
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand/walk for extendedperiods.