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L3Harris Technologies

Aircraft Maintenance C

Waco, TX · On-site

$27.75 - $36/hr

Document all maintenance activities accurately in maintenance logs and records ... Collaborate with engineering teams and provide feedback on aircraft performance and any issues ...

Boeing

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Edwards, CA · On-site

$31.50 - $41/hr

Interface with engineering and operations teams working with Government, Military and other contractors * Follow direction of the non-Boeing aircraft manager, and government maintenance production ...

Kalitta Air

Flight Maintenance Engineer Manager Department : Maintenance Reports To : Director Technical ... Perform any other duties assigned by the Director TOMC. QUALIFICATIONS: 10 years of aircraft ...

Boeing

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Edwards, CA · On-site

$31.50 - $41/hr

Interface with engineering and operations teams working with Government, Military and other contractors * Follow direction of the non-Boeing aircraft manager, and government maintenance production ...

L3Harris Technologies

Aircraft Maintenance D

Waco, TX · On-site

$27.75 - $36/hr

Aircraft Maintenance D - C3D Flightline J ob Code: 43944 Job Location: Waco, TX (Onsite) Schedule ... Collaborate with engineering teams and provide feedback on aircraft performance and any issues ...

L3Harris Technologies

Aircraft Maintenance C

Waco, TX · On-site

$27.75 - $36/hr

Aircraft Maintenance C - Structural / Mechanical Job Code: 42921 Job Location: Waco, TX Job ... Collaborate with engineering teams and provide feedback on aircraft performance and any issues ...

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Aircraft Maintenance Internship - SkillBridge

Boise, ID

Western Aircraft
Aviation • 51 - 200 employees
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$29.75 - $38.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Performs and assists with routine maintenance and inspections on general aviation aircraft

  • Ensures proper care of customer property through all phases of work

  • Accurately completes required paperwork and work order details in Corridor

Western Aircraft rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

JOB SUMMARY
 
**THIS OPPORTUNITY IS FOR TRANSITIONING MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS ONLY**
 
Western Aircraft is an approved SkillBridge Internship provider under the Department of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Our Aircraft Maintenance Internship is an excellent opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 180 days of active-duty service. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Western Aircraft, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.
 
During the Aircraft Maintenance Internship, interns will work up to 40 hours per week while they receive training from experienced maintenance technicians in our FAA certified Repair Station to develop skills to assist with inspection, testing, repair, maintenance, and service of aircraft per FAA and manufacturers specifications. Interns will receive hands-on maintenance experience to prepare for a career in corporate aviation working on aircraft such as Gulfstream, Dassault Falcon, King Air, Cessna, Piper and Pilatus.
 
This internship does not guarantee you a job with Western Aircraft. Upon successful completion of your internship, you will be evaluated and potentially offered a full-time position on the Western Aircraft team.
 
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Performs and assists with routine maintenance and inspections on general aviation aircraft 
  • Ensures proper care of customer property through all phases of work
  • Accurately completes required paperwork and work order details in Corridor
  • Continually keeps clean and organized work area
  • Understands and follows safety procedures and utilizes support equipment in a safe manner to accomplish work 
  • Performs other duties as directed
Qualifications & Job Requirements
  • Experience: 
  • Minimum two (2) years’ experience in general / military aircraft maintenance required
  • Advanced troubleshooting abilities
  • Broad knowledge of aircraft systems
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Positive attitude, professional appearance, and demeanor
  • Basic sheet metal skills and/or basic electrical capabilities considered a plus
  • Education: 
  • Airframe & Powerplant certifications highly preferred
  • Candidates actively working to obtain Airframe & Powerplant certifications within 6 months of start date preferred
 
Other Prerequisites
  • Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
  • Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge
  • Selected candidates must obtain command approval for participation and provide approval documentation NLT 10 business days prior to start date
 
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
  • Work is performed in an aircraft hangar environment with moderate noise level. The intern is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Must have the ability for climbing and bending at the waist, crawling, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, and working at heights; Reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and 25 pounds overhead.
 
Western Aircraft Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing pre-employment testing in accordance with 14 CFR 120. Applicants testing positive for the presence of prohibited drugs are ineligible for employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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