Part-Time Aircraft Technician
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND, USA
USD 15-25 / hour
Posted on Feb 23, 2026
Part-Time Aircraft Technician
- 497751
- Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
- Part-time Staff
- Closing on: Mar 2 2026
Salary/Position Classification
- $15.00 to $25.00 hour Hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
- 10 hours per week
- 100% Remote Work Availability: No
- Hybrid Work Availability: No
Purpose of Position
This is a part-time, not-benefited position. Candidates with your A&P (Airframe & Powerplant degree) or are working towards it, this is the place to be!
UND Aerospace (University of North Dakota) operates one of the largest fleets of civilian aircraft in North America. Our current fleet consists of over 100 aircraft that include Piper Archers, Piper Seminoles, Robinson R44 helicopters, Cessna 172's, Cessna 150's, American Champion Decathlons, and Beech King Airs. UND Aerospace is a world-renowned center for aerospace learning, nationally acclaimed for our achievements in collegiate aviation education, atmospheric research, space studies, earth system studies and policy research. With more than 500 faculty and staff members, 1,800+ students from around the world, and myriad programs and projects, UND Aerospace is setting the pace for the future of flight.
Our aircraft maintenance department employs 45-50 employees including Aircraft Technicians, Quality Control Inspectors, Avionics staff, Training staff, Inventory Control staff and Aircraft Detail staff. We operate as an FAA Part 145 Repair Station, performing all work to the highest standards.
We have a state of the art 14,520 square foot hangar that has white polyurethane painted floors with floor heat and radiant heat.
UND Aerospace is a great place to work!
Duties & Responsibilities
- Aircraft Technicians are responsible to work with the Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor.
- Perform maintenance inspections, repairs, overhauls, or alternations of products or aircraft in accordance with the Repair Station Manual (RSM) and current FAR's, manufacturer's data drawings, specifications, and bulletins or other technical data acceptable to the FAA.
- Creating work orders and ensuring proper paperwork is obtained.
- Making necessary entries on the Maintenance Department's maintenance forms.
- Airworthiness Directives to determine applicability and compliance.
- Troubleshooting and correcting discrepancies involving the airworthiness of an aircraft.
- Moving aircraft in and out of the maintenance hangar as necessary.
- Assisting personnel in proper work procedures and practices.
- Returning shop towels, support equipment, and expendable materials to Inventory Control at the end of the shift.
- Keeping workplace in a clean and orderly manner.
- Using approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL) as per part 135 and part 91 deferrals when required to return aircraft to service.
Required Competencies
- Must be able to work independently
- Must have flexible work schedule
- Good interpersonal / oral / written communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Computer skills.
Minimum Requirements
- Must have an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) degree, or going to school to obtain the A&P.
- Successful completion of a criminal history background check.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
To Apply
For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:
• Resume
• Contact information
• Work availability and schedule
PLEASE NOTE: For a successful screening, be sure to review all of the position minimum requirements above and outline how you meet those requirements in your application packet. Additional information may be attached if needed.
