Aircraft Technician

#### **Salary/Position Classification** - $30 Hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime) - **$10,000 sign-on bonus!** - Sign-on bonus to be paid $5,000 at the start of employment, and the remaining $5,000 upon completion of the probationary period. If individual leaves before two years of service with the university, there is a payback schedule. - 40 hours per week - This position will work onsite the Grand Forks, ND campus. #### **Purpose of Position** To provide UND Aerospace Maintenance Department with the mechanical skills and expertise required in maintaining a large fleet of aircraft used for flight training. Requires an FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) Issued A&P (Airframe and Power-plant) certificate and will be required to work under the UND Aerospace FAA Part 145 repair station certificate. #### **Duties & Responsibilities** - Perform FAA approved progressive inspections, 100 hr. inspections, 50 hr. inspections and Annual Inspections on fixed wing and rotor wing aircraft. - Perform scheduled inspections on fixed wing aircraft and rotor wing aircraft, in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations, the Federal aviation regulations, and UND Aerospace maintenance policies and procedures manual. - Research and comply with FAA A.D.’s (Airworthiness Directives), manufacturers S.B.’s (Service Bulletins), S.L. (Service Letters) and regulatory requirements. - Determine time life limits and inspection intervals for aircraft components. - Designated technician for FAA Repair Station OG5R092N: - Perform maintenance and inspection as required by the UND’s FAA approved Part 145 Repair Station #OG5R092N. - Comply with FAA Regulations pertaining to Part 145 Repair Stations. - Complete required documents, records and FAA reports. - Determine proper components and parts application. - Return aircraft to service after FAR 91.213.d deferrals, and Part 91 MEL (Minimum equipment list). - Perform preventative maintenance and discrepancies: - Correct aircraft discrepancies. - Troubleshoot and repair inoperative systems or components. - Read and follow manufacturer’s schematics and troubleshooting procedures. - Determine correct manufacturer part numbers for replacement for parts. - Perform sheet metal repairs: must be able to read and follow manufacturers “Structural Repair Manuals” and maintain a thorough knowledge of all applicable airframe structures and components. Inspect aircraft sheet metal structure for defects and repair damaged areas using precision hand tools, power tools, rivet guns, etc. - Conducted routine maintenance on hydraulic systems, landing gear and other mechanical equipment. - Perform powerplant repairs. - Repair aircraft components such as ignition systems (magnetos), starters, alternators, control valves, fuel systems, etc. - Perform aircraft weight and balance calculations. - Perform aircraft ground operations and engine performance checks. - Maintain and service aircraft propellers. - Perform minor and major alteration and repairs: - Determine if a repair is a major or minor repair in accordance with the FAR’s. - Analyze and develop repair methods for structural damage in accordance with the FAR’s and advisory circular AC43-13. - Complete FAA form (337) for all major repairs and alterations. - Work with local FAA personnel to receive approval for major repairs or alterations. - Install STC’s (Supplemental Type Certificate) and complete all required FAA documentation. - Accurately complete regulatory aircraft records, inspection forms and work orders: - Accurately complete all FAA required aircraft log books and UND work orders in accordance with the FAA part 43. - Use and complete all checklist lists items for scheduled inspections and special inspection items. - Record compliance with all FAA A.D.’s (Airworthiness Directives), manufacturers S.B.’s (Service Bulletins), S.L. (Service Letters) in the aircraft records. - Insure all required “return to service” entries are made in accordance with the FAR’s be…