Aircraft Technician Apprentice

Angel MedFlight; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Angel MedFlight is seeking an Aircraft Technician Apprentice in Scottsdale, AZ. The role supports certified A&P technicians in routine inspections, structural alterations, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting on the company’s Learjet fleet, in compliance with FAA guidelines and OEM manuals.

The position emphasizes hands-on tool use, documentation, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards. A HS diploma and FAA eligibility are required, with potential for growth into an FAA A&P

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical principles and prior experience operating standard hand tools.
• Must meet FAA eligibility to eventually obtain an FAA A&P certificate (minimum 18, read, write, and speak English).
• Background check: must pass a 10-year TSA background screening and DOT drug testing for airport access badges.
• Must be willing to provide and maintain a personal starter set of aviation hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mechanical and structural removals, installations, repairs, and modifications of airframe components and turbine engines.
• Utilize torque wrenches, pneumatic drills, calipers, and rivet guns to assemble close-tolerance components.
• Learn to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Ensure all maintenance tasks conform to manuals and are documented under 14 CFR Part 43.
• Maintain a clean, safe hangar and manage the inventory of aviation parts and hazardous shop materials.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tool operation

Reading engineering drawings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Professional Scottsdale, AZ, US 1 Attachments

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1031

SUMMARY

The Aircraft Technician Apprentice assists certified Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Technicians in executing routine inspections, structural alterations, preventative maintenance, and unscheduled troubleshooting. All work is completed on the company’s medically configured fleet of Learjet 31,31A, 35A, and 45 aircraft in strict compliance with the carrier's General Operations Manual (GOM), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines.

RELATIONSHIPS

Interfaces To: All employees, vendors and customers

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervised Maintenance: Assist with mechanical and structural removals, installations, repairs, and modifications of airframe components and turbine engines.
• Tooling Operations: Utilize specialized precision tools—including torque wrenches, pneumatic drills, calipers, and rivet guns—to assemble close-tolerance components.
• Technical Documentation: Learn to accurately read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all completed tasks conform to maintenance manual specifications and are properly documented on company forms under 14 CFR Part 43.
• Hangar Upkeep: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while managing the inventory of aviation parts and hazardous shop materials.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Basic knowledge of mechanical principles and prior experience operating standard hand tools.
• FAA Eligibility: Must meet the baseline criteria to eventually obtain an FAA A&P certificate (minimum 18 years old, able to read, write, and speak English).
• Background Check: Ability to pass a mandatory 10-year TSA background screening and DOT-regulated drug testing to obtain airport access badges.
• Tool Procurement: Willingness to provide and maintain your own basic starter set of aviation hand tools.