Senior Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Are you someone who strives for excellence, values accountability, provides the best service, all while reflecting unwavering integrity? Our talented team members across the state follow the behaviors, beliefs and outcomes of these core values to ensure that our vision is met. If you're ready to join the TSTC family and make great memories please complete our application process.

Essential Functions

• Employee will demonstrate TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students and members of the community.
• Performs maintenance on TSTC aircraft while maintaining a comprehensive record of all maintenance work performed, to comply with the FAA and the manufacturer, while providing guidance to Aircraft Maintenance Technician I employees.
• Performs 100-hour inspections (or annual inspections, if qualified) on aircraft as needed.
• Positions aircraft for maintenance.
• Attends maintenance training to enhance skills.
• May drive departmental vehicles to pick up and/or deliver parts or components. May participate in maintenance test flights.
• May travel for maintenance and recovery efforts of TSTC aircraft.
• Makes recommendations to the Director of Aircraft Maintenance regarding the need for tools, equipment, and consumable items that may increase the efficiency of the APT maintenance program.
• Establish an environment of candor, feedback, and open communication to resolve personnel, workflow and safety issues.

Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills

• High School graduate or equivalent. AAS preferred.
• At least two years of experience in maintaining General Aviation Aircraft.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and tasks.
• Must have complete set of hand tools.
• Must embrace a culture of aviation safety and professionalism.
• Ability to leverage technology to increase efficient operations.
• Must be eligible to drive a State vehicle.
• Hold and maintain an FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate.
• Holding an FAA Inspection Authorization is considered highly desirable.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. TSTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at TSTC.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.