Aviation Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description - Aviation Maintenance Mechanic (260325)

260325

Aviation

(Location not specified)

Full-time

Work Type :
Onsite

Salary Range :
Targeted salary: $26.00 hourly, based on experience

Benefits Provided :
Yes

Required Attachments :
Resume, Letter of Interest

Job Description - - -

Oversees and maintains University fleet of FAA part 141 aircraft trainers.

Duties
:

• Interacts with Supervisor of Department flight Ops and Chief Flight Instructor
• Maintains strict compliance with all FAA and aircraft manufacturers airworthiness and safety directives, to include Piper Warrior III, Seminole, King Air, Cessna Aerobat, Piper Archer.
• Cleans and details outside and inside of aircraft.
• Investigates technical compliance orders.
• Maintains aircraft logbooks and records.
• Performs daily inspection of aircraft fleet.
• Order parts and advises and collaborates on maintenance diagnosis.
• Inspects new parts for integrity.
• Keeps aviation shop hangar and work areas orderly and clean.
• Keeps shop equipment in operable condition.
• Complies with campus and departmental safety procedures/policies and University, OSHA, and FAA recommended
  practices, policies and procedures.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Job Requirements - - -

Required Education
:
High School diploma, GED, Vo-Tec or Trade School.

Skills
:

• Basic math functions with aircraft wt & balance calculations.
• Read/understand tech orders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Certifications
:

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant License.
• Flight School Graduate of FAA certified A & P aircraft mechanic school.
• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days from hire date.

Advertised Physical Requirements
:

• Regularly exposed to extreme temperatures in summer.
• Hangar environment.
• Odors, noise.
• Must regularly stand, bend, stoop, use belly crawler; enter confined aircraft crawl spaces in cockpit and fuselages.
• Lifts above shoulders and carry 45 lbs. or more.
• Exposure to heavy lifting; wear and maintain personal protective equipment.

Supervision
:
No supervisory duties.

Special Instructions
:
If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma
:
The University of Oklahoma values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
:
The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check? :
Yes

Special Indications :
Hiring contingent upon background check, Hiring contingent upon driver's license check

Job Posting :
Mar 9, 2026

Required Attachments

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