SkillBridge Aviation Maintenance Internship
About The Position
This is a SkillBridge Aviation Maintenance Internship at Dynamic Aviation, designed to connect highly qualified transitioning service members with valuable civilian work experience. The program aims to help participants develop their aviation maintenance skills under the guidance of experienced A&P mechanics. Participants will gain experience in various areas to deliver quality and value to a diverse set of customers. The internship is part of the DoD SkillBridge program, allowing Service members to gain civilian work experience during the last 180 days of their service. Dynamic Aviation focuses on innovative aviation solutions for operations that serve, protect, and enhance lives worldwide, including aircraft modification, geographical mapping, and wildfire suppression.
Requirements
- Currently serving in the U.S. military, with the ability to participate in the SkillBridge program
- Technical and mechanical aptitude; aviation maintenance strongly preferred
- High school education or GED equivalent is required
- Excellent communication and organization skills
- Coachability, desire to learn and apply training
- Must be a self-starter and highly motivated, able to work with minimal guidance
- Organized, able to adapt to changing priorities and fast-paced environment
- Ability to perform basic math calculations
- Must provide own tools at completion of program (tool list to be provided)
- Ability to crawl in and out of tight spaces
- Comfortably work at elevated heights of at least 40 feet for extended periods of time
- Lift, balance and carry 50lbs
- Work in enclosed hangars and exterior weather conditions
- Work in close proximity to other people
Nice To Haves
- Some college preferred
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret technical manuals and guidelines to learn basic principles of inspections, installations, repairs, or other aircraft maintenance activities
- Read, interpret and follow technical data
- Learn to diagnose mechanical or electrical problems
- Learn to repair aircraft systems and determine serviceability of aircraft parts
- Learn and understand how to inspect and maintain aircraft, ensuring that work meets company and regulatory standards
- Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance
- Modify aircraft structures, systems, or components, following drawings, schematics, charts, engineering orders, and technical publications
- Replace or repair worn, defective, or damaged components, using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment
- Assemble and install electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components and accessories, using hand or power tools
Benefits
- Full military pay and benefits while participating in the internship
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
