2027 Summer Internship - Airframe Interior Specialist (Battle Creek)

Duncan Aviation; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan Aviation in Battle Creek, MI is seeking an Airframe Interior Intern to assist with testing, adjustments and repairs under supervision. The role supports maintenance of airframe systems in a safe, clean environment and helps prepare documentation per manufacturer specs and FAA regulations.

Ideal candidates are high school graduates or equivalents who are currently enrolled in an airframe maintenance program.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Currently enrolled in an airframe maintenance program.
• Attendance and physical capability required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in high quality inspections, servicing, and maintenance of airframe systems and components on airframes.
• Assist with basic troubleshooting and repair of aircraft systems and components.
• Prepare documents for record keeping per Company policy and FAA regulations (e.g., turnovers, W.O. Sheets, training log).
• Locate and use appropriate technical data and follow verbal instructions for tasks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Currently enrolled in airframe maintenance secondary education program

Job description

TheAirframe Interior 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

Duncan Aviation is an Equal Opportunity and Affinity Employer. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled