Aviation Maintenance Assistant

Overview

The Department of Aviation and Technical Education (AVTE) in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences at Utah State University is seeking a part-time, Airframe and Powerplant (A/P) Maintenance Assitant, including entry level position. This position is located at the Logan Airport.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and service Utah State University Flight training aircraft (i.e. Diamond DA40F, DA42 (2 liter engines) airplanes, Robinson R-22, and R-44 helicopters).
• Assist in maintaining shop equipment, buildings, and related areas to assist flight school operations.
• Assist the Chief of Maintenance with all tasks related to airworthiness

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant license; OR gone or going through a A/P program and working towards getting an A/P license 
• Candidates must provide their own tools (Any specialty tools for specific jobs will be provided by the University).
• Must be willing to assist with lawn care, snow removal, and other routine tasks to support flight school operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two-year or four-year degree.
• Two years of any aircraft maintenance experience working on Diamond DA40F, DA42 (2 liter engines).

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• Transcripts to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
• Copy of FAA Airframe and Powerplant license/Maintenance Certificates to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

$20.00/hr

ADA

The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).

 

Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

 

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

 

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

 

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivat