Mechanic - Aircraft Maintenance Tech

Salary: $63,793.00 - $75,050.00 annually

Full-time, nonexempt salaried staff position

About the role

This role offers the opportunity to build and apply hands-on technical expertise in a professional aviation maintenance environment that supports safety, precision, and continuous learning. As an Aircraft Maintenance Technician at Utah Valley University, you will work on a variety of aircraft systems and airframes, performing inspections, testing, adjustments, and repairs in accordance with manufacturer standards and FAA Part 145 Repair Station procedures. Working alongside experienced aviation professionals, you will play a direct role in helping maintain aircraft airworthiness while contributing to the success of UVU's respected Aviation Science program. Ideal for individuals who take pride in quality workmanship and attention to detail, this position combines technical problem-solving with meaningful responsibility. In addition to performing maintenance activities, you will ensure accurate and timely documentation, helping uphold the high standards of safety, compliance, and operational excellence expected in the aviation industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality inspections, including opening, servicing, and maintenance of aircraft systems and components on a variety of aircraft, using proper hand tools in a timely, clean, safe, and professional manner with no rework.
• Accurately request general aircraft parts as needed through inventory control.
• Perform troubleshooting, function testing, and repairs of aircraft systems and components.
• Examine finished work to guarantee that the aircraft are prepared for operations.
• Consistently locate and use appropriate technical data and follow verbal instructions when accomplishing assigned maintenance tasks.
• Operate all required ground support equipment.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with supervisors.
• Maintain professionalism in language, actions, and as defined by UVU policy.
• Prepare various documents for record-keeping purposes, as required by policy and FAA regulations.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the work order system and in completing accurate and timely discrepancies and corrective action statements, service bulletins and airworthiness directives AD compliance statements, final inspection, and closing of discrepancies and inspections.
• Understand and interpret service bulletins, maintenance manuals, and other specifications to ascertain the feasibility and techniques of replacing or repairing faulty or damaged components.
• Perform end-of-shift cleanup of all hazardous materials, hoses, electrical cords, rags, etc.
• Attend recurring training sessions conducted in-house or by manufacturers.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Two years of post-secondary education from an accredited college, university, or recognized trade school.
• Two years of related aircraft maintenance apprenticeship experience.
• Valid Aircraft Maintenance Technician Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) ratings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on piston-powered general aviation aircraft.
• Experience maintaining and repairing aircraft in an FAA Part 145 Repair Station environment.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations, industry best practices, and aircraft maintenance documentation requirements.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, maintenance instructions, and engineering documentation.
• Inspection Authorization (IA) within the FAA Mechanic Certificate.

Skills

• Office methods, techniques, practices, and procedures.
• Use of computers and computer software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, email, internet, databases, and presentations.
• Preparation and interpretation of reports, charts, graphs, and tables.
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional customer service orientation and phone etiquette.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
• Ability to meet and work with people of various backgrounds.
• Ability to follow verbal and written procedures and instructions.
• Ability to plan and anticipate potential changes and act accordingly.
• Ability to enact strategic changes affecting multiple stakeholders, including high-level university leadership.

Pay

$63,793.00 - $75,050.00 annually