SkillBridge Aviation Maintenance Internship
Dynamic Aviation•Bridgewater, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
Connect highly qualified transitioning service members to an aviation maintenance internship where they can further develop their skills and gain valuable civilian experience prior to transitioning out of service. As a DoD SkillBridge Aviation Maintenance Intern, you will further develop your aviation maintenance skills with the support of experienced A&P mechanics in a variety of areas to deliver quality and value to a diverse set of customers.
Requirements
- Currently serving in the U.S. military, with the ability to participate in the SkillBridge program.
- High school education or GED equivalent is required
- Technical and mechanical aptitude; aviation maintenance strongly preferred
- 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
- Reads and interprets 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 determines 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
- The participating Service member receives 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
