2027 Summer Internship - Engine Line

Duncan Aviation; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan Aviation is seeking an Engine Intern to assist with testing, adjusting and repairing engines and engine components under supervisor guidance. The role focuses on maintaining safety, quality, and accuracy in a professional shop environment in Lincoln, NE.

Responsibilities include documenting work per FAA regulations, using technical data, and supporting inspections and servicing with proper tools. High School graduation or equivalent and enrollment in an airframe maintenance program are

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in testing, adjusting and repairing engines and engine components under supervision.
• Prepare documentation per FAA regulations and company policy.
• Locate and use technical data and follow instructions for maintenance tasks.
• Assist with inspections and servicing of engines with proper tools.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Airframe maintenance program enrollment

Tools

Man Lift

Department tool list

Job description

The Engine Intern, with supervision, assists with testing, adjusting and repairing, and other general tasks related to the maintenance and repair of engines and engine components on a variety of engine makes 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 engines and engine components on a variety of engine makes 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 engines and engine 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 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 EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled