Aircraft Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Republic Airways; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aviation company as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician Apprentice. Under the guidance of a Licensed A&P Mechanic, you will perform essential maintenance tasks on aircraft, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the aviation industry while working in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma and have a strong mechanical aptitude. Join us in maintaining the highest standards of safety and performance.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily.
• Able to work both in a team setting and individually.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on aircraft.
• Completes maintenance-related paperwork accurately.
• Communicates effectively with maintenance personnel.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

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POSITION PURPOSE

Under guidance of a Licensed A&P Mechanic, performs 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.
  
  
  

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POSITION PURPOSE

Under guidance of a Licensed A&P Mechanic, performs preventive maintenance, repair, modifications and other maintenance of aircraft, components and related equipment in accordance with standards and regulations.

Essential Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.
  
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to use and navigate within Microsoft Office.
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Able to work both in a team setting and individually.
  
  
  

PREFERRED EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• Previous mechanical experience working in a shop environment.
  
  
  

Other Requirements

• 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.
  
  
  

Language Skills

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 of the organization.

REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY

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

Possess 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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle and feel, reach with hands and arms at least 90% of the time.
• Able to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl up to 60% of the time.
• Able to 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

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• 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.
• The work environment can be very loud.
• Able to wear a respirator and protective equipment for testing and regular duties. This includes minimal facial hair in order to ensure proper fit in of respirator in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Able to 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, DISABILITY, AND VETERAN ACCOMODATIONS

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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