To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: 

The Aviation Maintenance program is seeking a reliable and motivated Student Lab Assistant to support daily operations in our hangar and lab spaces. This hands-on position involves working with tools, equipment, and aircraft components to ensure a well-organized, safe, and efficient learning environment for students and faculty.

WORK SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

• Monday–Thursday:
  • Arrive no later than 7:30 a.m. to open the hangar
  • Work until at least 5:00 p.m., including daily project work and hangar closing procedures
• Friday–Sunday:
  • During the academic year, work a minimum of 8 hours over the weekend to maintain project progress
  • Be available for occasional extended hours on Fridays or Saturdays, or later on weekdays, for special events or setup as needed (advance notice will be provided)
  • Note: The program is typically closed on Fridays during the summer; weekend hours may still be required depending on project needs

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES: 

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions. 
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment. 
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success. 
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence. 

• Assist faculty and staff with inventory and organization of shop tools, equipment, and consumable supplies
• Help establish and maintain inventory tracking systems
• Support inspection, maintenance, repair, and/or fabrication of shop equipment
• Assist with maintenance tasks on program aircraft and components outside of regular instructional activities
• Perform storage, cleaning, and organization tasks in the lab and hangar
• Open and close the hangar daily, including completing the closing checklist
• Other duties as assigned to support the program’s operations

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Work independently and take initiative—given a goal or task, you should be able to develop and execute a plan
• Be flexible and willing to adjust your schedule within reason to support urgent or short-term projects
• Maintain a strong balance between work and academics—stay focused during work hours and ensure neither role interferes with the other
• Communicate well both verbally and in writing
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.  

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing. 

• Must be a registered student

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Prefer an Aviation Maintenance student