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Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Lane Community College

Eugene, OR

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$47,520–$69,690 Per Year
SKILLS
Accreditation Standards, Aircraft Inspection, Aircraft Maintenance, Aircraft Piloting, Aviation Industry, Background Investigation, Best Practices, Cleaning Equipment, Direct Lending, Diversity, Electricity, English Language, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Grinding, Hand Tools, Hydraulic Engineering, Internet/Online Service, Interpersonal Skills, Maintenance Services, Mentoring, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Physical Demands, Power Plant, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Publications, Record Keeping, Regulations, Spreadsheets, Training/Teaching, Vehicle Fleets, Word Processing
LOCATION
Eugene, OR
POSTED
2 days ago
Posting Details

AA/EEO Statement

AA/EEO Statement:

Lane Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Veteran / Disabled Employer embracing equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage a safe and hospitable environment for historically marginalized populations including women, BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities.

Veterans Statement

Lane actively recruits veterans and those with disabilities for all positions. For accommodations and questions call 541-463-5586.
  • Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources, roushz@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3970.
  • Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submittedto HR will remain confidential.
Position Information:

Posting Number:
250123

Job Title:
Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Applicant Notification:

Department Information

Our Aviation Academy is seeking to hire a full-time Aircraft Maintenance Technician.
  • Lane uses a redacted application for screening Minimum Qualifications. Please complete the online application in its entirety. See our FAQs for more details.
Search Information
  • The first review date of applications may be as early as 10 business days after posting. Subsequent review dates will be based upon department needs. Lane Community College reserves the right to modify this information.
  • Provide all documents as requested; a resume may not take the place of any one section of the application.
  • Unofficial Transcripts are required for this position at the time of application. See instructions below.
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Location:
Aviation Academy

Classification:
Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Position Type:
Classified

Anticipated Start Date:
Upon Hire

Salary/Wage:
Hourly

Salary/Wage Range:
$22.85 - $33.50 Hourly (Classified Salary Level 11)

Salary/Compensation Statement:
  • Hourly wage reflects an approximate annual salary of $47,520 - $69,690
  • New employees may not be placed on the salary schedule higher than any current employee in this classification with the same or greater number of years' relevant experience and education.
  • Lane's robust Benefits package includes a generous contribution toward medical, dental and vision insurance, basic term life insurance, long term disability, vacation leave, personal time and paid sick leave.
  • Lane Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education.
Grant Statement:

Working Schedule:

As assigned by the Aviation Academy Director or, on the basis of the Director's delegated authority, by the Lead Aviation Mechanic. May include early morning, evening or weekend hours.

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Position Status:
Permanent

Full/Part:
Full-Time

Annual Schedule:
260 Day (12 Month)

Annual Schedule Details:

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Posting Text

Posting Date:
04/27/2026

Closing Date:
05/31/2026

Applicant Pool:
No

Open Until Filled:
No

Required Qualifications

Required Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Experience:
  • Two (2) years of documented full-time experience maintaining general aviation aircraft typical of those used for flight training, including Cessna 152s, Piper PA-28 series; and multi-engine piston. (Or, see equivalency statement below.)
  • Requires FAA-level English proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking.
Licensure or Certification Requirements

FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificates.

Conditions of Employment:
  • Successful applicants are required to complete a criminal background check. Infractions do not necessarily disqualify a candidate, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. See our FAQs for more detail.
  • Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.
Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education

Associate degree or higher.

Preferred Experience
  • Extensive experience working on Cessna 152s and Piper Warriors.
  • FAA Inspection Authorization.
  • Experience in maintaining training aircraft in a flight school environment.
  • Experience working in a Part 141 or Part 135 operation.
Language Statement

We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.

Bilingual/Multicultural Statement:

Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane's commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Equivalency Statement:

We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address in the optional Supplemental Question how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning.

Position Purpose:

To assist in keeping the training fleet for Lane Aviation Academy's Aviation Professional Pilot program in a safe, airworthy condition.

Essential Functions:

Assist with the following:
  • Service, perform preventive maintenance and repairs in order to maintain the airworthiness of the fleet of training aircraft used by Flight Technology to train pilots.
  • Maintain or replace of a wide variety of aircraft components and systems including airframe, powerplant, propellers, including complete raw data weight-and-balance measurements and calculations.
  • Sign off work on aircraft as required by FAA regulations.
  • Complete in-flight evaluations with a pilot or instructor following maintenance or repair work.
  • Assure compliance with all FAA and other applicable regulations.
  • Expedite maintenance and repairs to enhance aircraft availability while maintaining safety and maximizing reliability.
  • Keep all records required for aircraft maintenance in a Part 141 training school; all records required by the FAA.
  • Assures that aircraft maintenance and repairs status is kept updated on SkyScheduler or other manner as required by the Director.
  • Assures aircraft in service have all required documents current and on board.
  • Ensure that the aircraft are kept clean and protected from the elements as much as possible.
  • Support the Dean of Aviation in decision-making on aircraft maintenance.
  • Help educate and, sometimes, re-educate flight instructors and students regarding best practices in the use and care of our aircraft.
  • Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Equity and Inclusion
  • Demonstrate Lane Community College's core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences. These are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships and are applied to all position responsibilities.
  • Duties are carried out respectfully, inclusively, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran's status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status.
  • Must demonstrate an active concern for meeting the needs of students, staff, and the public.
  • Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Lane Community College's Human Resources and Disability Resources departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities to facilitate student and staff success; mentor and role-model cultural competency for persons with disabilities.
Supervision Statement:

The Aviation Maintenance Technician is under the direct supervision of the Lead Aviation Technician and general supervision of the Dean of Aviation.

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

Physical strength and agility to lift aircraft parts and components and to be able to access all portions of the aircraft for inspections and repairs. Also requires visual acuity and hand-eye coordination. Work Safely.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of and Skill in:
  • Maintaining the aircraft in our training fleet.
  • Applicable FAA regulations; ability to stay current on published materials including AD lists and Service Bulletins.
  • Using tools, equipment and materials used in working on aircraft including, but not limited to, hydraulic and mechanical jacks, aircraft scales, electrical and/or mechanical drill motors and rivet guns, electrical multi-meters, spray paint, solvents, anti-corrosion or other liquid chemical pressure-activated guns, wands, nozzles, oxygen/acetylene equipment, powered sanders, saws, grinding wheels, magneto timing lights, differential pressure gauges, spark-plug cleaning and gapping equipment, aircraft tugs, engine hoists and battery carts.
  • The use of software including, but not limited to, updated publications related to maintaining the aircraft, word processing, spreadsheets and email.
Ability to:
  • Sign off work as an A&P or IA as appropriate.
  • Take initiative in recognizing potential service items.
  • Operate a wide variety of normal and specialized hand tools appropriate to the trade.
  • Conduct engine start, run up and taxi aircraft without a pilot or instructor on board.
  • Adopt new technologies for tracking and recording maintenance and scheduling, including full use of our SkyScheduler online service.
  • Work constructively and cooperatively with other members of a team.
  • Work with mechanic students to help them gain experience.
  • Interact positively and constructively with flight instructors and students regarding aircraft condition and maintenance.
  • Provide own aircraft mechanic tools standard to this position.
  • Provide support to employees working to meet accreditation standards through evaluation and assessment of student outcomes.
Applicant Instructions:

Applicant Instructions
  • Lane uses a redacted application for screening Minimum Qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All fields in the application must be completed, including employment dates, work hours, and detailed job duties. See our FAQs for more details.
  • Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV) may not take the place of any section in the application.
Required Documents

To be considered a candidate for this position, all of the following must be included in the application package:
  1. Application - Complete and submit online via the applicant portal.
  2. Resume - Comprehensive of experience, education, and accomplishments.
  3. Transcripts/Certifications - See instructions below.
If applicable: DD214 - Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail, or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources at Lane Community College, attn. Zack Roush, roushz@lanecc.edu, Fax: 541-463-3970

Additional Documents and Letters of reference are not accepted.

Questions?
  • For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at 541-463-5586
  • For position questions contact Zack Roush, roushz@lanecc.edu, 541-463-5473
How to monitor your application:
  1. Enter recruitment@lanecc.edu into your Safe Senders list. Notifications will be sent toward the end of the search process.
  2. Visit your Employment Opportunities account. The main page will show your status in the search.

Positions close at 9:00 pm.

Transcript Instructions:

Transcripts/Certifications required.
  • If you have obtained a degree higher than the required education for this position, then unofficial transcripts are required to ensure an accurate salary placement is conducted.
  • International degrees will require a foreign degree evaluation for their US equivalent. For more details, click here.


Attach under "Optional Documents", fax, e-mail, deliver or mail to:

Lane Community College
Human Resources
Posting#250123, Attn: Zack Roush
4000 E. 30th Ave.
Building 3, 1st floor
Eugene, OR 97405

Fax: (541) 463-3970
E-mail: roushz@lanecc.edu

Union Association:
LCC Employees Federation (Classified)

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