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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.
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
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
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 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.
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