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Oklahoma State University · 1 day ago

Assistant Chief, Aviation Maintenance Technician

positionStillwater, OK
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$26/hr - $32/hr
date5+ years exp

Oklahoma State University is seeking an Assistant Chief, Aviation Maintenance Technician to assist in inspecting, maintaining, rebuilding, altering, and approving aircraft for the OSU Flight Center. The role involves preparing and submitting reports and documentation as required by the FAA.

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Responsibilities

Assist the Chief Aviation Maintenance Technician in inspecting, maintaining, rebuilding, altering and approving aircraft for the OSU Flight Center
Prepare and submit reports and other documentation as required by the FAA

Qualification

FAA mechanic certificateInspection authorityAircraft maintenanceFAR part 141FAR part 135Talon Systems RMSSafety mindsetManage workflowCommunication skillsOversee a team

Required

Vocational/Technical Aircraft maintenance (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
Two years college or technical training or five to seven years experience inspecting and maintaining light single and multi-engine aircraft in a flight school or high utilization environment
Must have FAA mechanic certificate with both airframe and power plant rating and inspection authority
FAA IA is a required certification
Knowledge of FAR part 141 and 135
Inspecting and maintaining single and multi-engine piston powered aircrafts
Good communication skills: oral and written
Strong safety mindset and ability to enforce safety practices
Ability to work in a fast paced environment with multiple aircraft schedules

Preferred

Vocational/Technical Aviation Maintenance or related field
Three or more years of supervision
Knowledge and experience with Talon Systems maintenance system RMS
Ability to manage workflow, prioritize aircraft and maintenance downtime
Ability to oversee a team of technicians

Company

Oklahoma State University

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Oklahoma State University is a modern land-grant university that prepares students for success. OSU is America’s Brightest Orange.
dateFounded in 1890
location
Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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https://go.okstate.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

Oklahoma State University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (73)
2024 (63)
2023 (83)
2022 (68)
2021 (60)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$261.63M
Key Investors
State of OklahomaU.S. Department of AgricultureU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2025-05-29Grant· $250M
2024-12-10Grant· $0.09M
2024-07-17Grant· $10M

Leadership Team

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Don Kyle
CEO, National Center for Wellness and Recovery, Oklahoma State University
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Roger Reid
CEO
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