Avionics Internship - SkillBridge

Westair; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Westair is offering an Avionics Internship tailored for transitioning military service members, focused on developing skills in aircraft maintenance. Interns will receive training from experienced avionics technicians and gain hands-on experience in installations, troubleshooting, and repairs on various aircraft.

This internship provides a pathway to potentially secure full-time positions at Westair after successful completion. Interns will learn in a hangar environment, ensuring high safety standards and professionalism throughout.

Qualifications

• Preferred two (2) years’ experience in general / military aviation avionics and/or general electronics.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and 25 pounds overhead.
• Must pass pre‑employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Learns and assists with routine avionics installations and repairs on general aviation aircraft.
• Ensures proper care of customer property through all phases of work.
• Continually keeps clean and organized work area.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Positive attitude

Advanced troubleshooting abilities

Ability to work independently

Education

FCC Certification

Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge

Job description

Job Summary

Western Aircraft is an approved SkillBridge Internship provider under the Department of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Our Aircraft Maintenance Internship is an excellent opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 180 days of active‑duty service. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Western Aircraft, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active‑duty service members.

THIS OPPORTUNITY IS FOR TRANSITIONING MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS ONLY

During the Avionics Internship, interns will work up to 40 hours per week while they receive training from experienced avionics technicians in our FAA certified Repair Station to develop skills to assist in installation, troubleshooting and/or performing required repairs to aircraft utilizing test equipment to return aircraft to service per FAA and manufacturers specifications. Interns will receive hands‑on avionics experience to prepare for a career in corporate aviation working on aircraft such as Gulfstream, Dassault Falcon, King Air, Cessna, Piper and Pilatus.

This internship does not guarantee you a job with Western Aircraft. Upon successful completion of your internship, you will be evaluated and potentially offered a full‑time position on the Western Aircraft team.

Responsibilities

• Learns and assists with routine avionics installations and repairs on general aviation aircraft
• Ensures proper care of customer property through all phases of work
• Accurately completes required paperwork and work order details in Corridor
• Continually keeps clean and organized work area
• Meets or beats flat rates for assigned tasks
• Understands and follows safety procedures, and utilizes support equipment in a safe manner to accomplish work
• Performs other duties as directed

Experience

• Preferred two (2) years’ experience in general / military aviation avionics and/or general electronics
• Advanced troubleshooting abilities
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Positive attitude, professional appearance, and demeanor

Education & Requirements

• FCC Certification is preferred
• Pass pre‑employment drug screen and background check
• Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge
• Selected candidates must obtain command approval for participation and provide approval documentation NLT 10 business days prior to start date
• Work is performed in an aircraft hangar environment with moderate noise level. The intern is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Must have the ability for climbing and bending at the waist, crawling, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, and working at heights; Reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and 25 pounds overhead.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.