Job description

Aviation Operations Technician

Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Aviation invites applications for the position of Aviation Operations Technician.

Summary

The Aviation Operations Technicians’ primary responsibilities involve the safe refueling, ground movement, security, and logistical support of university aircraft, the maintenance hangar, and the grounds. This person plays an important role in the ASI’s primary goal of providing safe, efficient, and coordinated flight operations support for our flight students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Daily meetings and coordination with the Manager of Aircraft Maintenance, Operations Manager, and the Supervisor of Dispatch and Line Service on daily work tasks and work priorities to promote operational integrity and safety.

· Opening morning duties: This includes the staging, fueling, and ground movement of aircraft in preparation for the day’s early morning flight operations.

· Policing of the ASI’s facilities so that they are ready for the day’s flight operations.

· Performing “FOD walks” of the hangar and flight ramp to ensure no foreign objects and debris are present that could pose threats to the aircraft

· Policing, light maintenance, and general care of line crew equipment, including aircraft tugs, and chargers, cords, air hoses, water hoses, and other essential equipment used by the Flight line.

· General oversight and care of the ASI’s tarmac and refueling station. This includes daily inspections of tie-down spots, maintenance hangar, fuel pumps, T-Hangars, and FOD walks.

· Working daily with ASI maintenance department in the movement and placement of aircraft that have been downed for maintenance.

· Performing post flight refueling, aircraft window washing, servicing air in tires, and servicing oil as required.

· Adherence to all SOP documents and safety policies and procedures.

· Communicating aircraft and dispatch statuses as line-crew shifts change throughout the day.

· Washing and general care of all ASI aircraft.

· Performing general upkeep of the ASI’s facilities, including trash disposal, and sweeping of the maintenance hangar, as well as general grounds care.

· Trained in the use of Talon ETA and may be required to dispatch and ramp out aircraft for operations when other dispatch personnel are not available.

· Reporting to Supervisor of Line service as a backup to other duties, as required.

· Performing other duties, as assigned.

Other

· The Operations Technician will be asked to perform duties outside of normal operations responsibilities. This will include requests from various departments within the ASI. These “rainy day” obligations will include but are not limited to general

· This position should be considered flexible and will sometimes serve as a float between ASI departments as needed.

Working Conditions and Job Hazards

· Outdoor activities and exposure to various sessional weather conditions.

· Occasional high noise levels associated with airplane ground operations.

· Ramp hazards associated with moving aircraft.

· Some lifting, up to 50lbs, and the ability to push and pull aircraft.

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience

· Basic computer literacy

· Mechanical aptitude

Preferred Education, Training, and Experience

· High School diploma

· Experience with ground movement of small aircraft

· Experience refueling of small aircraft.

· Aviation operations experience.

· Experience using aviation radios and communication devices.

· Experience with Talon ETA software.

Founded in 1909 as a teachers’ college, Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues the strong tradition of producing outstanding educators for southeast Oklahoma and north Texas. Student enrollment is approximately 5,000 students and the campus is situated in rural Oklahoma. The main campus located in Durant, Oklahoma, which is 90 miles north of Dallas, Texas, and 150 miles southeast of Oklahoma City. The community is close to Lake Texoma and the Choctaw Casino Resort. Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues to be among the nation’s most affordable universities according to the U. S. News & World Report’s America’s Best colleges.

The preferred start date is January 2, 2023 or until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.

Southeastern offers a comprehensive benefits package including university paid health, vision, life insurance, long term disability, retirement contributions to Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System, as well as a tuition waiver for employees and spouse/dependents who wish to enroll at Southeastern. Southeastern offers 23 paid holidays per fiscal year and has a generous leave package including annual/vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and birthday leave. In addition to the SE paid benefits, there are many voluntary products available to employees such as 403(b), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, dental, short term disability, dependent life insurance and a variety of ancillary benefits.

Employment is contingent upon the results of a national criminal and sex offender background check. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. SE participates in E-Verify.

SE is an AA/EEO employer committed to multicultural diversity.

Notice to applicants:

It is Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment.

To Apply please visit: https://seok.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/90?c=seok

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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