Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic with Inspection Authorization (IA)

This position reports to the Shift Supervisor and is responsible for the maintenance and preventive maintenance of the fleet and customer aircraft, components and equipment and will be responsible for approving the return to service of Annual Inspections, major alterations and repair.

Responsibilities Include:

• Demonstrate the maturity, judgment and analytical ability to perform all aspects of aircraft maintenance and preventive maintenance on fleet and customer aircraft

• Taxi and run up aircraft

• Perform 50/100 Hour and Annual Inspections at required intervals on all fleet and customer aircraft

• Perform major repairs and alterations with completion of Form -337 and STC installation

• Determine airworthiness of aircraft and components, IAW established procedures and Federal Aviation Regulations

• May be required to work night, weekends or go on A.O.G. trips

• Assure completeness of all assigned work documents and records and assist in the cleanup of the maintenance work area

• Coordinate all activities and complete all work required/assigned by D.O.M. or Shift Supervisor

Requirements Include:

• High School graduate or equivalent, or any combination of education and experience that enables one to perform the job functions

• Must hold a valid Airframe and Powerplant mechanics license with a current Inspection Authorization endorsement and have adequate training and professional experience

• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations as they relate to aircraft maintenance

• Ability to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications to determine feasibility and methods of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components

• Must possess all tools

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Proven results-oriented and self-motivated work style Physical and Ergonomic Information and Requirements

• Must be able to use ladders, work stands, jacks, etc. and be able to work on all areas of the aircraft that may require access during performance of duties

• Must be able to lift, carry, or move aircraft components weighing up to 50 lbs

• Physical requirements include stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, and feeling

• Work is performed in the hangar, flight line or at remote locations under various weather conditions with elevated noise levels

Equal Opportunity

Florida Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex.  Inquiries concerning the application of the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policy may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Director and Investigator at 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, or email equalopp@fit.edu, or +1 321-674-7153; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100.

Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges and universities, both public and private, participating in federal student aid programs to disclose campus safety information, and imposes certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual violence and emergency situations.

Florida Tech’s 2026 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.
 
The numbers provided include crime statistics that were reported to local law enforcement agencies, campus security and other Campus Security Authorities.
 
The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding campus safety and security measures; descriptions of prevention and awareness programs; related university procedures and important guidance; and other essential safety information.

You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place, during normal business hours, or by accessing the following web site 2026 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

Official Transcripts

Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).

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