Job Summary

The Associate Aircraft Maintenance Technician serves as an FAA-certified airframe and powerplant mechanic, responsible for performing required inspections and maintenance on all aircraft assigned to the School of Aviation & Transportation Technology. This role involves completing FAA-mandated repairs, maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Additional duties include supporting the daily operation of the Purdue University aircraft fleet through tasks such as towing, deicing, cleaning, fueling, hangaring, and maintaining security. The technician also assists with the upkeep of ground support equipment and facilities, and contributes to administrative tasks such as maintaining maintenance logs and monitoring service bulletins, manuals, and FAA regulations.

This is a dual posting- SK1 (Associate) OR SK2 (Specialist); hiring decisions will be based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

This position salary is between $55,000 - $65,000 and is based on experience and qualifications.

Who We Are at Purdue University 

When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation. 

What We Are Looking For :

Education and Experience

Qualified candidates will need:
HS Diploma / GED
Federal Aviation Administration Aircraft Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant Ratings. 

Skills needed:
Computer literacy with MS office products. Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
Valid Driver’s License.

What We Want You To Know:

Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility:   Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

Career Stream

Fire, Police, and Skilled Trades 1
Pay Band S050
Job Code #20003697

Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php 

Who We Are:
Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

EOE :
Purdue University is an EOE employer.