Aviation Technician Apprentice: FAA Pathway & Hands-On

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

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