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Title: Aviation Student Worker - UAS Lab (Unmanned Aircraft Systems)

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 25R000 - Justice, Safety & Military Science

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type:  Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week: 20

Posted Salary Grade: Minimum $8.00 per hour

Contact Person: Shelly Stocker

Job Summary/Basic Functions

A successful applicant will assist in the daily requirement of the Aviation Program. Duties will include assisting with the setup and daily operation of the Aviation Program’s UAS Lab (Unmanned Aircraft Systems Lab). Also includes assisting Aviation Program personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a student at EKU
• Aviation Major with UAS Concentration (Unmanned Aircraft Systems)
• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Proficient in Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• UAS operating experience - Minimum of 5 hours

Job Duties:

• Duties will include but not limited to: Providing assistance/support in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Lab - set up, daily operations, & assist Aviation Program personnel - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: Yes

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.