NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Aircraft Mechanic II - Full time
Skyhaven Airport, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$69K/yr - $69K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic II at the University of Central Missouri to diagnose, service, and repair aircraft engines and assemblies. The role involves ensuring compliance with FAA regulations, performing inspections, and maintaining aircraft and related equipment.
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Responsibilities
Diagnose, adjust, service, repair, inspect, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies to return to service UCM and public aircraft to include: -95%
Train, instruct, and supervise student help and ensure compliance with FAA guidelines and regulations
Ensure all repairs and inspections are in accordance with FAA guideline and regulations including their own and student employee’s repairs
Performs Annual, 100 HR., 50 HR, 25 Hr. inspections and makes appropriate maintenance log entry’s in accordance with FAA guidelines, which ensures ability to track all maintenance conducted
Perform maintenance and preventative maintenance on powerplant and airframe systems and components, including overhauls
Perform major and minor repairs, and minor alterations as needed
Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories
Disassembles and inspects engine parts, such cylinders, for wear, warping, cracks, and leaks
Listens to operating engine to detect and diagnose malfunctions, such as sticking or burned valves
Reads and interprets manufacturers’ maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and methods or repair
Reassembles engine and installs engine in aircraft
Removes engine from aircraft, using hoist or forklift truck
Replaces or repairs worn, defective, or damaged components, using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment
Services and maintains aircraft and related apparatus by performing activities, such as flushing crankcase, cleaning screens, and lubricating moving parts
Services, repairs, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings, fuselage, rigging, and surface and hydraulic controls
Tests engine operation, using test equipment such as ignition analyzer, compression checker, distributor timer, and ammeter, to identify malfunction
Accompany aircraft on flights in order to make in-flight adjustments and corrections
Assemble and install electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components and accessories
Check for corrosion, distortion, and invisible cracks in the fuselage, wings, and tail, using x-ray and magnetic inspection equipment
Clean, refuel, and change oil in line service aircraft
Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and de-icers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems
Fabricate defective sections or parts, using metal fabricating machines, saws, brakes, shears, and grinders
Locate and mark dimensions and reference lines on defective or replacement parts, using templates, scribes, compasses, and steel rules
Measure the tension of control cables
Obtain fuel and oil samples, and check them for contamination
Taxi aircraft from flight line to maintenance hanger and vice versa
Perform flight line support and aircraft ground handling
Maintain shop and ground support equipment
Completes other duties as assigned. -5%
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Formal training (specify)
Three years career Technical Training to include Certification in Airframe & Powerplant
Five (5) years general aviation aircraft mechanic with A&P license
Two (2) years inspector experience with IA and supervisor of at least five people
Excessive standing and/or walking
Exposure to extreme temperatures
Exposure to fumes and/or chemicals
Exposure to heights
Exposure to loud noises
Lift 50 lbs
On call/standby work required
Irregular work hours
Preferred
Private Pilot ratings preferred
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability
3 weeks paid vacation per year
3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Retirement
Generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM
30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university
Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b))
Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year
Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire
Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university
Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage
Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year
The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years
The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus
An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life
UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
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