Maintenance Apprentice

Duncan Aviation; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Health Savings Account

401(k) with 50% match

Tool Account Program

In-House Training

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Duncan Aviation in Battle Creek, MI, offers a Maintenance Apprentice program under supervision of certificated technicians. You will learn testing, adjusting, repairing aircraft systems and components, while working toward an Airframe or Powerplant certificate through off-hours study and scheduled classes.

Maintenance Apprentice I–III require high school completion and enrollment in the approved apprentice program; path includes increasing responsibilities and potential years of maintenance

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Enrollment in Duncan Aviation’s DOL approved Airframe or Engine Apprentice Program required.
• Two years aircraft maintenance related experience required.
• Five years aircraft maintenance experience required.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, assists in inspections, servicing, repair, and maintenance of airframe or engine systems on various aircraft using proper hand tools.
• Prepares documents for record keeping as required by policy and FAA regulations.
• Locates and uses technical data and follows instructions to accomplish tasks.
• Maintains acceptable attendance and testing scores in Apprentice Program coursework.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Job description

The Maintenance Apprentice, under immediate supervision of a certificated technician, learns and becomes competent in the testing, adjusting and repairing, and other general tasks related to the maintenance and repair of aircraft systems and components on a variety of airframes in a safe and clean work environment according to manufacturer’s specifications, Duncan Aviation approved procedures, and customer specifications. In addition to performing maintenance on aircraft and documenting on the job experience, the Maintenance Apprentice will work towards obtaining their Airframe and or Powerplant certificate by participating in: off-hours self-study of provided materials, regular attendance of scheduled classes, completion of practice exams with progressively improving scores, and completion of Career Progress Checklist.

Essential Job Functions

1. Under the supervision and training of certificated technicians, assists in high quality inspections, servicing, repair, and maintenance of airframe or engine systems and components on a variety of aircraft using proper hand tools in a timely, clean, safe, and professional manner. Order general parts as needed.
2. With training, assistance, and supervision, prepares various documents for record keeping purposes, as required by Company policy and FAA regulations (i.e. turnovers, removal sheets, W.O. Sheets, personal training log).
3. With assistance and training, locates and uses appropriate technical data and follows verbal instructions when accomplishing assigned maintenance tasks.
4. Maintain acceptable attendance and testing scores in Apprentice Program course work.
5. Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Job Specific Requirements

• Licenses/Certificates: Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record; respirator fit qualified; man lift qualified; tool inventory per department tool list required
• Attendance: Regularly scheduled attendance required
• Physical: Routinely lifts up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 100 lbs; reads small print; hears sounds associated with mechanical deficiencies; repetitive motion; works with moving parts and vibration; tolerates products, materials and fumes associated with component maintenance; tolerates working in confined spaces and heights above four feet; tolerates standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and sitting. Tolerates working in confines spaces and heights above four feet.
• Environmental: Tolerates working in extreme temperatures and in noisy environments

Education and Experience

Maintenance Apprentice I:

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• Enrollment in Duncan Aviation’s DOL approved Airframe or Engine Apprentice Program required

Maintenance Apprentice II:

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• Two years aircraft maintenance related experience required
• Enrollment in Duncan Aviation’s DOL approved Airframe or Engine Apprentice Program required

Maintenance Apprentice III:

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• Five years aircraft maintenance experience required
• Enrollment in Duncan Aviation’s DOL approved Airframe or Engine Apprentice Program required

Available Benefits

• Moving is expensive and hard work! Relocation Assistance is available for those that qualify.
• Duncan offers a comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation/Holiday) that is available to team members on day one.
• Plan for your medical needs with a Health Savings Account (employer and employee contributions).
• Save for your future through our 401(k) program where you can begin contributions within your first 45 days, 50% match on first 6% contributed
• Participate in Duncan Aviation’s Tool Account Program, to acquire & grow your Tool Inventory all while making interest free payments
• Take advantage of a variety of In-House Training opportunities, or use Tuition Assistance to further your education.

Duncan Aviation is an Equal Opportunity and Aff ... EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled