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Aviation Technician - Flight Line I

Utah Valley University
  • Provo, UT
  • $16.47–$19.37 Per Hour
5 days ago

Job Description

Aviation Technician - Flight Line I

Salary

$16.47 - $19.37 Hourly

Location

UVU Provo Airport Campus

Job Type

Part-Time Staff

Job Number

FY2706642

Division

VP Academic Affairs

Department

Aviation Maintenance

Opening Date

10/05/2026

Closing Date

10/18/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Cover Letter

Required Licenses or Certifications

Drivers License

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

  • Description
  • Benefits
  • Questions

Position Announcement

Launch your aviation career in a hands-on role at Utah Valley University where no two days are the same. As a Flight Line Technician, you will play an essential role in supporting flight operations by assisting with aircraft movement, fueling, ground support services, and airfield activities. Youll work directly with students, faculty, staff, and visitors, providing outstanding customer service while helping maintain a safe, organized, and efficient aviation environment. This position offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience with aircraft operations, aviation fueling, ramp coordination, quality control procedures, and specialized equipment used throughout the airfield.

UVUs aviation program provides a dynamic workplace where your contributions directly support student learning and flight training. Whether coordinating arriving and departing aircraft, maintaining airfield facilities, or operating support vehicles and equipment, youll be part of a team dedicated to operational excellence and safety. The position also offers a clear career progression path through three technician levels, with advancement opportunities and salary increases as you develop your skills and experience, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking long-term growth in the aviation industry.

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Direct aircraft, responsible for guiding, towing, parking, greeting, and organizing aircraft that are arriving or departing from UVU's ramp. Tow planes to appropriate flight areas and hangars. Operate ground service equipment such as tugs, fuel trucks, and transport vehicles. Must know how to direct pilots using appropriate aviation hand signals.
  • Maintenance and Fuel Monitors fuel levels and maintains fuel inventories to make sure aircraft have the right amount of fuel for each flight. Ensuring fuel trucks are stocked and prepared to distribute fuel, checking the plane's oil level, performing quality control checks to make sure fueling is handled safely and efficiently, and reporting any visible damage to aircraft. Line technicians also perform light maintenance, such as making sure internal and external aircraft lights are turned off.
  • Hangars and Ramp: Help with the upkeep of hangars and the UVU ramp area. Technicians also maintain aircraft hangars so planes can be parked or stored. During inclement weather, line technicians help maintain walkways and the ramp so staff and students have a safe route to and from aircraft, and they help de-ice aircraft. They must immediately report suspicious activity to security.
  • Customer Service: Help with customer service needs. For example, give staff and students directions, interact with dispatchers, and converse with pilots and students who are entering or exiting the ramp.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

High school diploma (or equivalent) and one year of related experience; OR any combination of job-related experience and education totaling one year.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education and experience totaling two years.

Licenses/Certifications:

Must hold and maintain a valid drivers license and pass the universitys Defensive Driving Course while employed.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

  • Knowledge of basic maintenance.

  • Knowledge of hand tool operation and safety procedures.

Skills

  • Skills in computers and computer applications.

  • Interpersonal human relations, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

  • Basic skills with hardware, tools, and mechanical dexterity.

  • High level of awareness and attention to detail.

Abilities

  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

  • Ability to work under high-stress situations and in hazardous environments.

  • Ability to withstand exposure to weather extremes and potentially adverse tarmac conditions.

  • Ability to adhere to the dress code, including proper safety clothing and winter wear.

  • Ability to lift 30 lbs and manually manipulate aircraft in aircraft hangars.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

Although part-time and adjunct (less than 30 hours per week) employees are ineligible for the full-time employee benefits package, the university is pleased to offer the following:

  • Undergraduate tuition remission benefit:

  • Part-time: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for up to 3 credit hours or 1 course after 6 consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked (dependents do not qualify)

  • Adjunct: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for one course per semester in which there is an active teaching assignment at the university (dependents do not qualify)

  • Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Access to Campus Recreation and Wellness

  • Exclusive cash rewards through Utah Community Credit Union's (UCCU) branch on UVU's campus when becoming a member

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How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

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What is your highest level of education?

  • High School or equivalent
  • Associates
  • Bachelors
  • Masters
  • Ph.D.
  • Ph.D. (abd)
  • Juris Doctorate

03

Do you currently hold a valid drivers license and have the ability to obtain and maintain authorization to drive university vehicles?

  • Yes
  • No

04

Are you able to lift and move items weighing up to 30 pounds and assist with the manual movement of aircraft in hangars?

  • Yes
  • No

05

Are you able to work safely in high-stress situations and around aircraft, fuel, and other potentially hazardous conditions?

  • Yes
  • No

06

Are you able to work outdoors and withstand exposure to varying weather conditions and airfield environments?

  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Employer Utah Valley University

Address 800 W. University Parkway

Orem, Utah, 84058

Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627

Website http://www.uvu.edu

Numbers & Facts

LocationProvo, UT
IndustryEducation
Salary$16.47–$19.37 Per Hour
Company Size1,500 to 1,999 employees
Year Founded1941
Websitehttp://www.uvu.edu/

About Company

Utah Valley University was established in 1941 as Central Utah Vocational School (CUVS) with the primary function of providing war production training. CUVS was part of the Provo School District located in south Provo. The institution received a state appropriation in March 1945 of $50,000 to operate for the 1945-1947 biennium. In 1947, the school received funding as a permanent state institution. A new site for the school was acquired on University Avenue in Provo in 1948; in the 1952, the state appropriated funding for the first construction on that site. As enrollments grew, the state acquired over 185 acres in southwest Orem and the first building was completed in 1977. Today, the University’s facilities consist of a combined total of 412 acres with 50 buildings with campuses in Orem, Provo, and Heber City and property in Vineyard and at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi.

Skills

  • Aircraft Maintenanceunmatched
  • Aviation Industryunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
  • Hand Toolsunmatched
  • Inventory Managementunmatched
  • Lift/Move 30 Poundsunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Quality Controlunmatched
  • Safety Processunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • Vehicle Drivingunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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