Aircraft Maintenance Assistant

Aircraft Maintenance Assistant

Position Number: S01033P
Position Type: Staff
Position Category: Fulltime Hourly Staff
Search Type: External
Posted Salary Information: Grade 43 (Click here for EKU Salary Grades)
Driver Classification: Non Driver
City: Richmond
Division: Academic Affairs/Provost
Department: College of Science, Tech, Engineering & Math
Unit: Class Fees - Aviation
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Contact Person: Dennis Sinnett
Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)
Additional Schedule Details:
Funding Source: Institutional
Retirement: KERS

Position Summary:
The Aircraft Maintenance Assistant supports the EKU Aviation Maintenance team that is responsible for maintaining the EKU fleet of aircraft. As a member of the EKU Aviation team, this individual contributor, under supervision, works closely with other staff members and aircraft maintenance contractor representatives to ensure efficient operation of the maintenance program and to ensure and improve the integrity of EKU Aviation Maintenance Program

Minimum Education:

• high school diploma

Minimum Experience:

• Two years of related experience is required.
• Administrative or record keeping experience is preferred.

Minimum Licensure and Certification:


Qualification Equivalencies:


Desired Qualifications:
Aviation A&P license
FAA pilot certificate (Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, CFII, or MEI)
prior aviation maintenance experience

• Effective communication skills (e.g., verbal, written, and listening).
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with ability to problem-solve, multi-task, and work independently with limited guidance in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Job Functions:
Manages Aircraft engine time database
Manages Aircraft Prop data base
Manages Aircraft Total Airframe Time data base
Manages Aircraft Electronic Equipment data base
Coordinates aircraft Rototable pool equipment status
Coordinates aircraft discrepancy "squawks' trend analysis
Coordinates scheduled aircraft inspections with other aviation staff
verify and validate accuracy of maintenance related invoices
Assist the Aircraft Maintenance Manager with overall operations of the Aviation Maintenance program including scheduled and unscheduledmaintenance activities, maintenance safety , and records management
Supports the office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned.


Posting Number: S01033P
Number of Vacancies: 1
Job Open Date: 01/27/2022
Application Review Date:
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions Summary:


AA/EEO Statement:
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement:
Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.

Document Link:

To apply, visit https://jobs.eku.edu/postings/19174 jeid-1f14f246b8032b43a2196826919644a8