Aviation Maintenance Tech Apprentice: Hands-On FAA Training

Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation maintenance company in Tampa is seeking transitioning service members with an aviation maintenance background to perform supervised inspections and repairs of aircraft systems. The ideal candidate should be proficient in reading technical manuals and schematics, possess hand tools experience, and be physically capable of working at heights. Commitment to safety and following FAA procedures is essential. This role offers an opportunity to apply military skills in a civil aviation environment.

Qualifications

• Transitioning service member with aviation maintenance background.
• At least 6 months remaining on military contract/terminal leave.
• Physical ability for climbing, lifting, kneeling, and working at heights.

Responsibilities

• Perform supervised inspection, servicing, troubleshooting, and repair of aircraft systems.
• Apply documentation and routing of discrepancies per FAA procedures.
• Support tooling setup and troubleshooting processes.

Skills

Ability to read/interpret technical manuals and schematics in English

Proficiency with hand tools

Proficiency with test equipment

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading aviation maintenance company in Tampa is seeking transitioning service members with an aviation maintenance background to perform supervised inspections and repairs of aircraft systems. The ideal candidate should be proficient in reading technical manuals and schematics, possess hand tools experience, and be physically capable of working at heights. Commitment to safety and following FAA procedures is essential. This role offers an opportunity to apply military skills in a civil aviation environment.