Technician - Aircraft (Search Extended)

Middle Tennessee State University; Murfreesboro (TN); Presencial; USD 56.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Middle Tennessee State University is seeking a Technician - Aircraft to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and inspections on university aircraft, returning aircraft to service and supporting related logistics. You will assist with scheduling maintenance events, parts procurement and warranty administration.

A Bachelor's degree is required, along with one year of General Aviation maintenance experience with flight school exposure.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required.
• One year General Aviation maintenance experience with flight school exposure.
• FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant privileges required.
• Desirable: IA / Inspection Authorization.
• Desirable: Private pilot certificate and third class medical.

Responsabilidades

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and inspections on university aircraft and return them to service.
• Perform general maintenance to department vehicles, shop equipment and ground support equipment.
• Assist in scheduling maintenance events, parts procurement, warranty administration and return shipments.

Conocimientos

General Aviation maintenance

Maintenance scheduling

Educación

Bachelor's Degree

Herramientas

FAA Mechanic Certificate (Airframe & Powerplant)

FAA Inspection Authorization (Desirable)

Private pilot certificate (Desirable)

Descripción del empleo

Job Title

Technician - Aircraft (Search Extended)

Department

Flight Training Program

Salary

$62,089 minimum; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and inspections on University aircraft and return aircraft to service. Perform general maintenance to Department vehicles, shop equipment and ground support equipment used to support the maintenance effort. Assist Aircraft Maintenance Supervisors in scheduling of maintenance events, parts procurement, warranty administration, return shipments, etc. Perform other related tasks or special projects as assigned.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Related Experience

One year General Aviation maintenance experience with flight school maintenance experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant privileges

Desirable Related Experience

• Bachelor's degree in aviation related field.
• Two years high-volume 141 flight school maintenance experience.
• Aircraft parts procurement / inventory control experience.

Desirable License/Registration/Certification

• FAA issued Inspection Authorization
• Private pilot certificate
• Third Class Medical

Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter & CV/Resume Required

Special Instruction to Applicants

Copies of required FAA licenses and certificates must be uploaded as supporting documents with the application.

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986).

Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at [phone].

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email [e-mail].

Application Review Date: For best consideration, please apply by November 13, 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the listed application review date of November 20, 2026.