Part-Time FAA Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Location: Farmingdale, NY Category: Professional Part-Time Job Type: Part-time Temporary Posted On: Mon May 11 2026 Job Description:

Farmingdale State College is looking to hire part-time FAA Aircraft Maintenance Technicians. The chosen candidates will be responsible for the following:

• Assemble and install electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components and accessories, using hand tools and power tools.

• Check for corrosion, distortion, and invisible cracks in the fuselage, wings, and tail, using inspection equipment.

• Clean, refuel, and change oil in line service aircraft.

• Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations.

• Disassemble engines, and inspect parts such as cylinders for corrosion, wear, warping, cracks, and leaks.

• Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and de-icers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems.

• Prepare and paint aircraft surfaces.

• Participate in the safety program at the Aviation Center.

The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:

• Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.

• Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.

• Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificates.

• Flexible availability, including weekends.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience working in a 141 Flight School as an AMT.

• Bachelor's degree or greater.

Additional Information:

This is a part-time position.

SALARY: $25/hour, may increase commensurate with experience

The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans.

Click here for New York State P/T UUP Benefits Summary (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/UUP-PT-Benefits-at-a-Glance.pdf)

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VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION

Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.