Maintenance Apprentice - 3025

Duncan Aviation; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Benefits Package

Health Savings Account

401(k) with Match

Tool Account Program

Training & Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Duncan Aviation is seeking a Maintenance Apprentice to learn and perform aircraft maintenance tasks under supervision, with goal of obtaining Airframe and/or Powerplant certs through Duncan's approved Apprentice Program. You will work on a variety of airframes, follow manufacturer specs and FAA guidelines, and document on-the-job experiences.

Responsibilities include assisting certificated technicians in inspections, servicing, and repairs, preparing records, and using proper data and tools in a

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 (Apprentice II) or five years (Apprentice III) depending on level.

Responsibilities

• Assist in high quality inspections, servicing, repair, and maintenance of airframe or engine systems and components.
• Prepare documents for record keeping per company policy and FAA regulations.
• Locate and use appropriate technical data and follow instructions for maintenance tasks.
• Maintain attendance and testing scores in Apprentice Program coursework.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Enrollment in DOL approved Airframe or Engine Apprentice Program

Two years aircraft maintenance related experience

Five years aircraft maintenance experience

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