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The Lab Technician, Aviation supports the instructional and research missions of EKU's School of Aviation by maintaining, calibrating, and repairing aviation laboratory equipment and facilities; preparing instructional aids and materials; ensuring safety and regulatory compliance; and assisting faculty and students in the proper use of tools, equipment, and learning resources.
Job Responsibility:
Maintain, calibrate, and repair aviation laboratory equipment and facilities
Prepare instructional aids and materials
Ensure safety and regulatory compliance
Assist faculty and students in the proper use of tools, equipment, and learning resources
Install, calibrate, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair aviation laboratory equipment, training aids, and test benches
Perform preventive maintenance on lab systems and aircraft instructional components
Ensure all equipment meets applicable FAA, manufacturer, and institutional standards
Prepare and stage equipment, tooling, and materials for laboratory classes, demonstrations, and hands-on student exercises
Assist faculty and students in the proper operation, care, and use of lab instruments, simulators, aircraft systems, and avionics benches
Support development of SOPs, job aids, and instructional guides
Maintain inventory of tools, spare parts, materials, consumables, and safety supplies
Track usage, request purchase orders, receive, catalog, and store new items
Keep accurate records including maintenance logs, calibration certificates, safety inspections, and usage reports
Enforce safe laboratory practices, training for users, and proper storage of hazardous materials, tools, and equipment
Ensure compliance with FAA, OSHA, and EKU regulations
Maintain clean, orderly, and secure lab and hangar environments
Provide work direction, training, and oversight to student assistants or lab support staff
Mentor students in lab best practices, safety, and technical methods
Assist in preparing and monitoring the laboratory budget
Recommend purchases of new equipment, tools, and supplies
Support grant proposals, equipment justification, and capital planning
Requirements:
College graduate
postsecondary technical training preferred (aviation maintenance, avionics, aerospace technology, or related field)
1–3 years of hands-on experience in aviation maintenance or technical lab
Remote Pilot (DOT/FAA Part 107 Certificate holder preferred at time of application. If not, Part 107 certificate to be obtained by applicant w/in the first 90 days)