Rotation Summer Internship
$17.25 - $22.50/hr
... aircraft around the world as well as missiles, space launchers and satellites. Job Summary ... Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, and Materials Engineer. Kirkhill ...
$17.25 - $22.50/hr
... aircraft around the world as well as missiles, space launchers and satellites. Job Summary ... Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, and Materials Engineer. Kirkhill ...
$17.25 - $22.50/hr
... aircraft around the world as well as missiles, space launchers and satellites. Job Summary ... Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, and Materials Engineer. Kirkhill ...
Brea, CA · On-site
$20/hr
... and business aircraft around the world as well as missiles, space launchers and satellites.Job ... Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, and Materials Engineer. Kirkhill ...
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Brea, CA · On-site
$20/hr
... and business aircraft around the world as well as missiles, space launchers and satellites.Job ... Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, and Materials Engineer. Kirkhill ...
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As an intern aircraft mechanic, you can expect to work closely with experienced technicians on routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs of aircraft systems. Your responsibilities may include assisting with component removals, learning proper tool usage, updating maintenance logs, and observing troubleshooting procedures. Interns often rotate through various departments to gain exposure to different types of aircraft and maintenance tasks, enhancing both technical knowledge and problem-solving skills. This hands-on approach allows you to apply classroom learning in real-world scenarios and prepares you for future certification and employment opportunities in aviation maintenance.
To thrive as an Internship Aircraft Mechanic, you need a foundational understanding of aircraft systems, basic mechanical skills, and enrollment in or completion of an aviation maintenance program. Familiarity with inspection tools, hand tools, and digital maintenance record systems is commonly required, along with any relevant entry-level certifications such as FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) student coursework. Strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and effective teamwork and communication skills help interns stand out in fast-paced maintenance settings. These abilities are critical to ensuring safety, quality, and smooth collaboration during hands-on training in the aviation industry.
An Internship Aircraft Mechanic job provides hands-on experience in aircraft maintenance and repair under the supervision of licensed mechanics. Interns assist with inspections, troubleshooting, and basic repairs while learning industry safety regulations and procedures. This role helps develop technical skills and gain exposure to real-world aviation maintenance operations. It is a great opportunity for students or aspiring mechanics to build experience and work towards certification.
Kirkhill, Inc. welcomes people who share our determination and high standards to join us in doing work that moves the world forward. We design, manufacture, and market highly engineered products and systems principally for the aerospace and defense markets. Kirkhill, Inc. a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transdigm, is a leading diversified manufacturer of highly engineered, organic, and in-organic elastomer based products.
Company:
We are a global leader in high-performance elastomer products headquartered in Brea, CA with 100 years of experience. Our engineered, high-performance elastomer products can be found on commercial, military and business aircraft around the world as well as missiles, space launchers and satellites.
Job Summary:
Optimize all aspects of manufacturing process by identifying opportunities and applying simpler, faster, more cost effective and reliable methods in all phases of manufacturing process.
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Requirements:
Kirkhill, Inc. Competencies
Kirkhill, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All successful candidates must submit to post offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen and background check as a condition of employment.
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Aerospace product and parts manufacturing
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Brea, CA, US
1919