Managing Research Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
paid holidays, retirement plan
United States, Florida, Daytona Beach
Mar 05, 2025
Job Description Discover Your Future with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University! Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world's largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space. Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle! Generous Time Off: Relax with 15 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day. Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health-because your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier, happier you! Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26. Retirement Contributions: Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University recognizes the value of diversity and is dedicated to fostering a positive climate in which all students, faculty, and staff are encouraged in their professional, social, and intellectual pursuits. Embry-Riddle is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and affirmative action for qualified individuals. The University does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Opportunity: Join the Aviation and Aerospace vanguard! Step into a dynamic role with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, where innovation meets opportunity. Be part of a leading institution that's at the forefront of aviation, aerospace, and STEM education. We offer an exciting environment, cutting-edge projects, and the chance to influence tomorrow. Ready to make a difference? Take flight with Embry-Riddle and explore this diverse career opportunity today. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's (ERAU's) Eagle Flight Research Center (EFRC) seeks to augment the research capabilities in the area of electrified aircraft propulsion. Candidates for the position of managing research aircraft maintenance technician are encouraged to apply. The EFRC is a nimble, research-oriented conduit for joint ERAU/industry associations. The center structure is a core group of researchers and industry experts that can propose and execute research contracts for the aerospace industry on industry timelines. This center will focus on being able to provide one-stop solutions to many aviation problems. To that end, the center and its faculty and staff will strive to develop expertise not only with theory but with an emphasis on hardware and an eye on certification. Qualifications The qualified individual must desire to work in a fast paced, research environment with experimental aircraft where a procedure manual is not always available. The selected candidate will assist with inspections, basic maintenance and repair tasks, fabrication of custom parts, installation of research related equipment, and overall organization of the Flight Research Hangar. Preference will be given to candidates who display an aptitude for taking initiative, being highly organized, and getting things done. A vision of the direction of the aerospace industry and the ability to clearly communicate ideas both written and verbal is essential. The ability to work in both an industry environment and academic environment is required. Supervision and project management of peers, staff and students in a collegial yet goal-oriented method is key to long-term success. Applicants must be willing to fly in experimental aircraft that is maintained by the facility when those aircraft are cleared for flight, via safety review board, with maintenance crew. A current FAA airframe and powerplant certificate is required. Inspection Authorization is desirable but not required. Applicants without Inspection Authorization must be eligible for an Inspection Authorization within one year of employment. Pilot certificates are desirable but not required. Other Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certificates and delegations will be considered in the hiring process.