Aviation Apprentice Technician (US)

VSE; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE is seeking an Aviation Apprentice Technician in Florida to shadow a Senior Technician while assisting with inspections, servicing, and overhauls of aircraft components. You will follow approved data, document work, and support maintenance tasks within safety and regulatory guidelines.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in an accredited A&P program, possess a high school diploma or GED, and can lift up to 100 lbs. Strong problem-solving, communication, and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Enrolled in accredited A&P program; transcripts available.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be trainable.
• Strong verbal and written communication in English.
• Basic electrical, mechanical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Detail-oriented, organized, able to lift up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Shadow a Senior Technician and assist with inspections and maintenance.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, adjustments and replacements.
• Document work performed according to manuals and procedures.
• Assist with troubleshooting, repairs, and modifications under supervision.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and compliance with safety rules.

Skills

Electrical basics

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrolled in A&P program

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Aircraft tooling knowledge

Maintenance manuals familiarity

Job description

SUMMARY: The Aviation Apprentice Technician must demonstrate mechanical aptitude and will shadow and assist a Senior level Technician that inspects, services, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and overhauls aircraft components while maintaining a safe work environment and following all company and federal rules/ regulations.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Perform work assignments as determined by the shop Lead.Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with approved technical and regulatory data.Records information and accomplishes the work assignments in compliance with the inspection procedures manual and quality policies and procedures.Comply with all safety directives and maintain a clean and safe work environment.Maintain all shop calibrated tools in satisfactory operational condition.Ability to work in a shop environment with the ability to lift to 100 lbs.Assists Aviation Technicians and Shop Supervisors with all maintenance, including preventive maintenance - Inspection, adjustment, cleaning, replacement.Acquire necessary knowledge and skills through On-the-Job Training (OJT) and self-study to perform repetitive maintenance repairs on aircraft components.Documents work performed per appropriate manuals including but not limited to Maintenance Manual (MM), Repair Station Manual/Quality Control Manual (RSM/QCM), General Operating Procedures (GOPs) and Structure Repair Manual (SRM.)Comply with all environmental health and safety policies and procedures.Assist maintenance technicians with troubleshooting, repairs, and modifications of aircraft systems and/or components.Other duties as assigned.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:High school diploma or GED.Must be enrolled in in an accredited Airframe & Powerplant program.Must have a valid driver’s license.Must pass General courses in A&P program; will be required to show transcripts.Have acceptable verbal, writing, listening and interpersonal skills to interact with all functional levels of internal contacts.Be detailed oriented and organized.Basic electrical, mechanical, and troubleshooting/problem solving skills.Must be computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, and Excel).PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:General knowledge of aircraft components and aviation maintenance practices.Knowledge of tooling, manuals, and aviation maintenance procedures.Associate degree.1-2 years prior general work experience