Aircraft worker

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

175d

About The Position

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is building a pool of qualified candidates for current and future opportunities as Aircraft Workers (AWs). This entry-level program offers aspiring aviation maintenance professionals—especially those with mechanical experience in automotive, marine, military, or industrial trades—a pathway to enter and grow within the aviation industry. AWs are paired with certificated Aircraft & Powerplant Maintenance Technicians in a helper/assistant role, gaining skills and hands-on experience while contributing to Embry-Riddle’s aircraft maintenance operations. As AWs gain proficiency, they progress through four defined levels (A1–A4), each with increasing responsibility, while remaining under the direct supervision of both their assigned mentor A&P and the crew shift lead. Work performed by AWs is conducted under the oversight of a certificated A&P mentor and crew shift lead. Lower-level AWs focus on support tasks such as cleaning, removing, preparing, and opening panels. Higher-level AWs are trained for basic maintenance tasks but remain under supervision. Top-level AWs perform at the functional equivalent of an entry-level A&P mechanic, but do not have return-to-service or inspection release authority.

Requirements

• Demonstrated basic mechanical aptitude verified by test, training, or past work experience in construction, manufacturing, industrial, or similar environments.
• Mechanical skills obtained through direct work experience in automotive, marine, or military service.
• Aviation-related skills obtained through military service or aerospace/aviation manufacturing environments.
• Technical knowledge and hands-on ability equivalent to a Level 1–2 A&P mechanic.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in automotive, marine, or military service.
• Proven hands-on technical ability in aviation maintenance practices.
• Eligibility to obtain a Repairman Certificate with appropriate privileges.

Responsibilities

• Assist certificated Aircraft & Powerplant Maintenance Technicians in maintenance tasks.
• Perform support tasks such as cleaning, removing, preparing, and opening panels.
• Progress through defined levels (A1–A4) with increasing responsibility.
• Gain hands-on experience in aircraft maintenance operations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellness programs including preventive care and fitness memberships.
• 100% tuition coverage for one undergraduate and one graduate degree.
• Discounted rates for spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Annual 6% retirement contribution and 4% matching contribution.
• 18 days of personal leave in the first year.
• 9+ paid holidays including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed