Essential duties and responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair on a variety of aircraft in compliance with manufacturers and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines and regulations and with Lynn University policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot aircraft malfunctions.
• Repair aircraft in compliance with manufacturer and FAA guidelines and regulations, returning aircraft to service in an airworthy condition.
• Communicate with the Chief Flight Instructor on job progression at regular intervals.
• Communicate with manufacturer representatives as requested to expedite troubleshooting and obtain technical information pertaining to aircraft.
• Prepare documentation, repair and maintenance records, and other required paperwork as per appropriate regulations and procedures.
• Clean and maintain work area in acceptable condition to provide safety and professional image.
• Maintain work schedules of aircraft to meet flight schedules.
• Assure the timely and efficient completion of work.
• Complete discrepancy items for work not yet complete.
• Maintain a file of information required to work effectively on the aircraft.
• Assist with time and material estimates for jobs and discuss with Chief Flight Instructor.
• Assure that parts are ordered in time to meet aircraft repair schedule.
• Research Service Bulletins, Service Letters, and ADs for time and cost estimates.
• Assure the airworthiness of the aircraft, item or component in accordance with FAA Repair Station procedures.
• Sign off and return aircraft to service in a safe condition.
• Inspect aircraft in compliance with manufacturers and FAA guidelines and regulations.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
• Conform with all safety rules and wear/use all appropriate safety equipment.

Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Inspections (100hr, 50hr, Annual) Cessna 172 & other common piston GA aircraft.
• Scheduled and unscheduled daily maintenance.
• Airworthiness Directives.
• Sheet metal repairs and alterations (major and minor).
• ADS-B Installations and repair.
• Altimeter / Static and Transponder testing.
• Power-plant troubleshooting, maintenance, and engine changes.
• Aircraft painting.
• Interior installations.
• Electrical troubleshooting / repairs.
• Single and Multi-engine aircraft maintenance.
• Garmin G5 and G1000 Avionics maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Local travel required.
• Must provide own tools and basic maintenance equipment.
• Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English.

Minimum qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree from a four year college or university preferred.
• At least 2 years' maintenance experience required.
• Cessna Service Center experience preferred.
• Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license required.
• Inspection Authority preferred.
• Private Pilot certificate required.
• Instrument and Commercial preferred.