Aviation Maintenance Apprentice: Hands-On Training & Growth

Contour Airlines; Smyrna, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid sick leave

Vacation accrual

Job summary

Contour Airlines seeks motivated entrants to join its maintenance team in Smyrna, TN. The role offers hands-on training across hangar operations, stores, tooling, and aircraft maintenance, with development through multiple departments in the aviation sector.

You will perform inspections, repairs, and troubleshooting under supervision, following strict safety and technical standards. A high school diploma and basic Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be authorized to work in the United States and able to travel in and out of the United States.
• Must have a valid driver license and good driving record.
• Must understand, read, and write English.
• Possess high school diploma or GED certification.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products, including Office 365, Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Assist, under constant supervision, in maintaining or repairing aircraft, aircraft systems, aircraft engines and aircraft components according to all technical specifications.
• Under supervision, perform daily scheduled and non-scheduled inspections, maintenance, repair. and alterations of aircraft.
• Practice safety conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures.
• Assist in troubleshooting defective aircraft systems and components.
• Performs special projects and/or other duties as assigned or required by leadership.

Skills

Be at least 18 years old

Authorized to work in the UnitedStates

Valid driver license

English reading/writing

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Contour Airlines seeks motivated entrants to join its maintenance team in Smyrna, TN. The role offers hands-on training across hangar operations, stores, tooling, and aircraft maintenance, with development through multiple departments in the aviation sector.

You will perform inspections, repairs, and troubleshooting under supervision, following strict safety and technical standards. A high school diploma and basic Office skills are required.