SkillBridge Aviation Maintenance Internship

Dynamic Aviation; Bridgewater, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynamic Aviation in Bridgewater, VA is offering a DoD SkillBridge Aviation Maintenance Intern program. This internship provides hands-on maintenance training under A&P supervision, aligning with military pay and benefits during the internship period.

Working hours are Monday–Friday, 07:00–16:00, with a focus on practical aircraft maintenance skills while remaining compliant with program terms. Participants will learn to read manuals, diagnose issues, repair systems, and document maintenance,

Qualifications

• Must have technical/mechanical aptitude and良 a strong interest in aviation maintenance.
• High school diploma or GED is required; some college preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Coachability and the desire to learn and apply training are required.
• Self-starter with motivation and ability to work with minimal guidance.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and changing priorities.
• Basic math skills are required.
• Must provide own tools at program end (tool list provided).
• Ability to crawl, work at heights, lift 50 lbs, and work in hangars and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical manuals and guidelines to learn basic inspection, installation, or maintenance tasks.
• Read, interpret, and follow technical data.
• Diagnose mechanical or electrical problems.
• Repair aircraft systems and determine serviceability of parts.
• Inspect and maintain aircraft to meet company and regulatory standards.
• Maintain repair logs documenting preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Modify aircraft structures and components per drawings and publications.
• Replace or repair worn components using hand tools and testing equipment.
• Assemble and install electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Coachability

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Basic math

Own tools

Education

High school or GED

Tools

Tools list to be provided

Job description

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Currently serving in the U.S. military, with the ability to participate in the SkillBridge program. The DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences.

Purpose/Objective:

Connect highly qualified transitioning service members to an aviation maintenance internship where they can further develop their skills and gain valuable civilian experience prior to transitioning out of service.

Program Type:

Internship

Program Timeline:

2-6 months

Program Terms

• The participating Service member receives full military pay and benefits while participating in the internship.
• The participating Service member must not work more than 40 hours in any work week. If a Service member participates in less than 20 hours per week, they shall return to work and not be on administrative leave status.
• The intern’s work should complement, rather than displace the work of paid employees while providing significant educational benefits to the intern.
• The intern and the employer understand that the internship is conducted without entitlement to a paid job at the conclusion of the internship.
• The Service member will work under the close supervision of the organization’s staff for the duration of the program.

Schedule

Monday – Friday 0700-1600, lunch 1200-1300 (not to exceed 40 hours/week)

Job Purpose:

As a DoD SkillBridge Aviation Maintenance Intern, you will further develop your aviation maintenance skills with the support of experienced A&P mechanic s in a variety of areas to deliver quality and value to a diverse set of customers.

Responsibilities:

• Reads and interprets technical manuals and guidelines to learn basic principles of inspections, installations, repairs, or other aircraft maintenance activities
• Read, interpret and follow technical data
• Learn to diagnose mechanical or electrical problems
• Learn to repair aircraft systems and determines serviceability of aircraft parts
• Learn and understand how to inspect and maintain aircraft, ensuring that work meets company and regulatory standards
• Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance
• Modify aircraft structures, systems, or components, following drawings, schematics, charts, engineering orders, and technical publications
• Replace or repair worn, defective, or damaged components, using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment
• Assemble and install electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components and accessories, using hand or power tools

Skills/Qualifications:

• Technical and mechanical aptitude; aviation maintenance strongly preferred
• High school education or GED equivalent is required, some college preferred
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Coachability, desire to learn and apply training
• Must be a self-starter and highly motivated, able to work with minimal guidance
• Organized, able to adapt to changing priorities and fast-paced environment
• Ability to perform basic math calculations
• Must provide own tools at completion of program (tool list to be provided)
• Ability to:
  • Crawl in and out of tight spaces
  • Comfortably work at elevated heights of at least 40 feet for extended periods of time
  • Lift, balance and carry 50lbs.
  • Work in enclosed hangars and exterior weather conditions
  • Work in close proximity to other people