Posting Number NFE02372P
Department SDSU-School of Health & Consumer Sci
Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings
Join the South Dakota State University (SDSU) Aviation Program as an Aircraft Mechanic and become an integral part of our team responsible for the inspection and maintenance of the SDSU training aircraft fleet. Enjoy variety in your work from performing preventative maintenance to conducting detailed inspections. This position will also play a key role in guiding students on safety practices and procedures and fostering a culture of excellence. If you’re passionate about aviation and committed to upholding the highest standards of safety and maintenance, come join us and help shape the future of aviation education at SDSU. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota, and is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position.
The School of Health and Consumer Sciences (HCS) Aviation Education program is committed to preparing safe, innovative, and professional aviation educators who enhance human potential through transdisciplinary, learner-centered education in South Dakota and beyond. We assure this by forming multi-engine commercial pilots and instructors who can apply their core educational experience to the aviation profession.
South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to this land-grant mission of access.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist the Chief Aircraft Mechanic and Assistant Chief Aircraft Mechanic in the inspection and maintenance of the SDSU training aircraft fleet while maintaining aircraft under strict rules and regulations in place by the Federal Aviation Administration.
- Perform and plan preventative aircraft maintenance.
- Perform 100-hour inspections, annual inspections, progressive inspections, and 50-hour inspections.
- Maintain Federal Aviation Administration-required records.
- Guide students on the safety practices and procedures of the maintenance team and flight line.
BENEFITS:
South Dakota State University offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes a 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Relocation benefits are available per the university’s guidelines. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Technical degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology or related field completed by first date of employment;
- Aviation Maintenance Technician certification;
- Airframe and Powerplant Certification;
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; and
- Valid driver’s license, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire, and willingness to travel.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to earn FAA IA certification within two years of employment.
APPLICATION PROCESS: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu/postings/39182
