2027 Summer Internship - Airframe Technician (Battle Creek)

Duncan Aviation; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan Aviation is seeking an Airframe Intern to assist in testing, adjusting, repairing, and maintaining airframe systems and components in a safe, clean environment according to manufacturer specs and Duncan Aviation procedures. The role includes preparing and completing documentation promptly.

Under supervision, you will aid in inspections, servicing, and troubleshooting, and ensure records such as turnovers, removal sheets, and training logs are accurate.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Currently enrolled in an airframe maintenance secondary education program.

Responsibilities

• Assists in high quality inspections, servicing, and maintenance of airframe systems and components.
• Assists with basic troubleshooting and repair of aircraft systems and components.
• Prepares documentation for record keeping per FAA regulations and company policy.
• Locates and uses appropriate technical data and follows instructions for maintenance tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Driver's license

Man Lift qualification

Tools inventory

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Airframe maintenance program enrollment

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

• 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.
• With supervision, assists with basic troubleshooting and repair of aircraft systems and components.
• 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.).
• With assistance, locates and uses appropriate technical data and follows verbal instructions when accomplishing assigned maintenance tasks.
• 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 Affidative Action Employer. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled,

Duncan Aviation is the largest, family-owned maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in the world providing complete nose-to-tail services for business aircraft. We value the individual experiences and diversity of our workforce and are proud to be a Veteran-Friendly Employer. Individuals of all backgrounds, nationalities, disability status, and military service are encouraged to apply.

Are you ready for an Experience. Unlike any other?