Aviation Apprentice Technician: Aircraft Maintenance

VSE Aviation; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE Aviation is seeking an Aviation Apprentice Technician in New York. You will shadow a Senior Technician to inspect, service, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul aircraft components while upholding all safety and regulatory standards.

You will learn through on-the-job training and self-study, document work per manuals, and support maintenance tasks including preventive maintenance and troubleshooting as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited Airframe & Powerplant program.
• Transcripts may be required for courses.

Responsibilities

• Shadow and assist a Senior Technician to inspect, service, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul aircraft components.
• Perform work as directed by the shop Lead and comply with procedures and data.
• Record information and complete tasks per manuals and quality policies.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment while following safety directives.
• Assist with maintenance, troubleshooting, and modifications of aircraft systems as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical basics

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrollment in A&P program

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

VSE Aviation is seeking an Aviation Apprentice Technician in New York. You will shadow a Senior Technician to inspect, service, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul aircraft components while upholding all safety and regulatory standards.

You will learn through on-the-job training and self-study, document work per manuals, and support maintenance tasks including preventive maintenance and troubleshooting as required.