SkillBridge Participant – Logistics

Aviation Technical Services • Kansas City, MO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

ATS is proud to participate in the Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge Program, providing transitioning Active Duty Service Members the opportunity to gain hands‑on civilian experience during the final months of military service. This Logistics SkillBridge opportunity is ideal for Service Members with backgrounds in supply, warehouse operations, transportation, planning, or inventory management who are seeking civilian logistics experience in a highly regulated aviation environment prior to separation from the military. SkillBridge participants remain on Active Duty status and continue to receive full military pay and benefits through the U.S. Department of Defense. This is a training opportunity and is not a paid position with ATS during the SkillBridge period. In accordance with the US Dept of Labor Opinion Letter dated Nov 7, 2019, this position meets the criteria to be classified by ATS as an unpaid internship. As a SkillBridge Participant – Logistics, you will work alongside ATS logistics and supply chain professionals to gain exposure to civilian aviation supply operations. This position provides hands‑on learning in inventory control, material movement, documentation, and coordination that supports aircraft maintenance and operational readiness.

Requirements

• Active Duty Service Member eligible for the DoD SkillBridge Program
• Within 180 days of separation or retirement from the military
• Military Command approval required
• Military experience in logistics, supply, transportation, or inventory preferred
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read, comprehend and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to operate general office equipment including personal computer, fax, and copy machine.
• General knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.
• Ability to solve practical problems.
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and schedule form.
• Ability to use sheet metal shear, band saws, skill saws, hot knives, vises, and other common tools to create tooling containers and shipping crates.
• Ability to use forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other various material handling equipment to move, stage, and deliver parts, tools, and raw stock materials.

Nice To Haves

• aviation training or certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Assisting with inventory management and material tracking.
• Supporting receiving, stocking, and issuing of aircraft parts and supplies.
• Learning logistics systems, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Assisting with material coordination to support maintenance schedules.
• Participating in team meetings, training sessions, and process improvement activities.
• Maintains up-to-date training in ATS Plateau platform.
• Gaining exposure to civilian aviation supply chain best practices.

What This Job Offers

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