Aviation Maintenance Assistant

Aviation Maintenance Assistant Requisition ID: 2026-10714 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Price Category: Customer Service/Support Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time Job Classification: Non-Benefited College: Quinney College of Agric and Nat Res Department: Aviation Technology Advertised Salary: $29/hour 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 Assistant, including entry level position. This position is located at the Carbon County Airport in Price, UT. Responsibilities * Maintain, repair and service Utah State University Flight training aircraft (i.e. Diamond DA40F, DA42 (2 liter engines) airplanes. * 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 an 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 $29/hour 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... For full info follow application link. USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on ra ce, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discriminati n).