NIAR CAMO Maintenance Support Technician

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita State University in Wichita, KS, is seeking a Maintenance Support Technician for the NIAR Center for Aircraft Modification and Operations. The role focuses on ensuring technicians have the tools, materials, and logistical support to perform efficiently in a busy hangar environment.

Responsibilities include retrieving and delivering tools, maintaining inventory, organizing workspaces, staging equipment, and completing administrative tasks while following FAA regulations and safety

Qualifications

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

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

Ability to follow instructions

Basic mechanical aptitude

Reliability

Team-oriented

Safety awareness

Time management

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Basic shop equipment

Forklift certification

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 controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a "U.S. Person".

Job Story

The Maintenance Support Technician ensures technicians have the tools, materials, and logistical support needed to perform efficiently. This position focuses on organization, transport, and readiness—helping keep the hangar running smoothly and safely.

Job Duties

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Information

This position requires a valid driver's license

Other Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old

Environmental Factors

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

Physical Requirements

• Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand/walk for extended periods.