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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State University Park Airport is searching for a full time Airframe and Powerplant Technician with Inspection Authorization to join their team. Duties include: 

• Analyze and diagnose malfunctions and/or defects in airframe structures systems and components and in powerplants and associated systems and components
• Determine the extent of the repairs required and procedures necessary to correct problems
• Report recurring malfunctions to Lead A & P Technician with the Inspection Authorization
• Inspect, service, test, repair, maintain, overhaul and modify airframe structures, both metal and fabric covered, including: wood structures; fabric and fiberglass covering materials, finishing materials, sheetmetal structures; bonded structures, plastics, honeycomb, and laminated structures; windows, doors, and interior finishings
• Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, overhaul, repair, modify, remove, install, test, and maintain powerplants including reciprocating engine and turbine engine systems and components including engine instrument systems, engine fire protection systems, engine electrical system, lubricating, ignition, fuel metering and induction systems, engine cooling systems, engine exhaust systems, propellers and propeller synchronizing and ice control systems and control system components, fixed pitch, constant speed, and feathering propellers and propeller governing systems
• Assist Lead Airframe or A & P Technician with I.A. in the preparation of work schedules by advising on workloads and capabilities; and with training, answering questions for and directing the work of A & P Mechanics as required
• Assist Lead A & P Technician with I.A. to provide customers with an explanation of maintenance requirements, estimated cost of work and completion time, and in following up to inform the customers of progress and/or any deviation from original cost estimates
• Participate in flight check of aircraft as required to determine malfunctions in airframe, powerplant, and other aircraft components and systems, and necessary maintenance and/or repair; or to test adequacy of maintenance and/or repair that has been performed
• Assist with special and/or FAA required annual and/or progressive inspections and conduct maintenance of University owned and/or outside customer’s aircraft, aircraft components and systems, and related equipment
• Maintain aircraft log books in accordance with FAA regulations, sign for own work as mechanic and review maintenance forms, aircraft records, and report to ensure complete documentation in accordance with directives
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