Aircraft Maintenance Military Transition Apprentice

Republic Airways Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,625 - 27,400; Full time

Job summary

Republic Airways Inc. is seeking to fill a position to assist licensed A&P Mechanics in performing preventive maintenance, repairs, and modifications on aircraft. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and a valid driver’s license.

This role requires excellent communication skills, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to complete necessary paperwork. The compensation for this position ranges from $17.15 to $19.89 per hour based on experience and shift worked.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 30 months experience for both Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
• Must pass background check and drug test, no felony convictions.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed A&P Mechanics with preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Complete maintenance-related paperwork accurately.
• Communicate effectively with maintenance personnel.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to work in a team

Microsoft Office usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Purpose

Assists licensed A&P Mechanics to perform preventive maintenance, repair, modifications and other maintenance of aircraft, components and related equipment in accordance with standards and regulations.

Essential Duties

• Repairs, modifies, replaces or otherwise performs routine aircraft maintenance work in a safe and timely manner.
• Accurately completes required maintenance‑related paperwork.
• Communicates effectively with other maintenance personnel at all levels by keeping co‑workers and leadership apprised of work progress and difficulties as they arise.
• Completes on‑the‑job‑training (OJT) forms and any required reading.
• Reads and interprets manufacturer and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins, drawings and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repair, replacement or modification.
• Helps with general cleanup of work areas.
• Maintains regular and prompt attendance and time‑clock adherence.
• Demonstrates effective and appropriate conduct with co‑workers.
• Evaluates the area and equipment that will be utilized to ensure that safety is not compromised before performing any maintenance action.
• Applies safety first at all times.
• Completes all department internal company forms, maintenance records, documents, work orders, etc., including performing maintenance computer system transactions as required.
• Reads and acknowledges understanding of maintenance newsletters and company emails on a timely basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 30 months concurrent experience for both Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
• Ability to use and navigate within Microsoft Office.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work both in a team setting and independently.
• Previous mechanical experience working in a shop environment (preferred).
• Must successfully pass background check and drug test; no previous felony convictions and possess a stable employment history.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Must have access to Form DD‑214.
• Must have access to On‑the‑Job Training (OJT) paperwork.
• Must know your MOS/NEC/AFSC code.
• Ability to read, write and understand the English language.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively and be understood before groups of associates.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
• Decision‑making skills: makes limited decisions and determines best methods to solve problems by referring to established precedents and policies; impact of decisions is moderately low.

Physical Demands

• Stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle and feel, reach with hands and arms at least 90% of the time.
• Climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl up to 60% of the time.
• Lift up to 50 pounds at least 35% of the time.
• Must be able to see to perform work and to see approaching vehicles, aircraft and machinery.

Work Environment

• Work near moving mechanical parts.
• Work with fumes or airborne particles over 90% of the time.
• Work in high, precarious places up to 50% of the time.
• Work around toxic or caustic chemicals up to 30% of the time.
• Withstand risk of electric shock and work with explosives up to 10% of the time.
• Work in outdoor weather conditions inside and outside an open‑air hangar up to 100% of the time.
• Work can be very loud; wearing a respirator and protective equipment is required.
• Work nights, evenings, weekends and holidays to support 24‑hour operations.

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel up to 15% of the time, including overnight and weekend travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Compensation

Pay scale for this role starts at $17.15 to $19.89 per hour based on experience and shift worked.