SkillBridge Aviation Maintenance Internship

Dynamic Aviation • Bridgewater, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

At Dynamic Aviation, we solve unique challenges for our customers with innovative aviation solutions. Our focus is on operations that serve, protect, and enhance the lives of families and communities worldwide. Whether modifying aircraft to help protect our service members overseas, performing geographical mapping for scientific research, or working to suppress large wildfires on the West Coast, we serve with integrity and excellence.
Purpose/Objective:
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.
Job Purpose: 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. The DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences.
• Technical and mechanical aptitude; aviation maintenance strongly preferred
• High school education or GED equivalent is required, some college 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

• aviation maintenance strongly preferred
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED