2027 Summer Internship - Airframe

Duncan Aviation; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan Aviation in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking an Airframe Intern to assist with testing, adjustment and repair of airframe systems under supervision, following manufacturer specs and Duncan Aviation procedures. The role also requires timely documentation and record keeping.

The position emphasizes safety, quality, and training in a hands-on environment, with opportunities to learn under experienced technicians while supporting daily maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Currently enrolled in airframe maintenance secondary education program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with testing, servicing, and maintenance of airframe systems and components under supervision.
• Assist with basic troubleshooting and repair of aircraft systems and components.
• Prepare documentation for record keeping according to company policy and FAA regulations.
• Locate and use technical data under supervision to accomplish maintenance tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Enrolled in airframe maintenance program

Job description

The Airframe Intern

with supervision, assists with testing, adjusting and repairing, and other general tasks related to the maintenance and repair of airframe systems and components on a variety of airframes in a safe and clean work environment according to manufacturer's specifications, Duncan Aviation approved procedures, and customer specifications. In addition, this position prepares and completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner.

Essential Job Functions

1. With supervision, assists in high quality inspections, servicing, and maintenance of airframe systems and components on a variety of airframe using proper hand tools in a timely, clean, safe and professional manner with minimal rework. Orders general parts as needed.

2. With supervision, assists with basic troubleshooting and repair of aircraft systems and components.

3. With supervision, prepares various documents for record keeping purposes, as required by Company policy and FAA regulations (i.e. turnovers, removal sheets, W.O. Sheets, personal training log, etc.).

4. With assistance, locates and uses appropriate technical data and follows verbal instructions when accomplishing assigned maintenance tasks.

5. Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Job Specific Requirements

• Licenses/Certificates: Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record; Man Lift qualified; tool inventory per department tool list required
• Attendance: Regularly scheduled attendance required
• Physical: Routinely lifts up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs.; reads small print; hears sounds associated with mechanical deficiencies; repetitive motion; works with moving parts and vibration; tolerates products, materials and fumes associated with component maintenance; tolerates working in confined spaces and heights above four feet; tolerates standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and sitting
• Environmental: Tolerates working in extreme temperatures and in noisy environments

Education and Experience

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• Currently enrolled in airframe maintenance secondary education program

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