SkillBridge Manufacturing Technician Intern

Aurora Flight Sciences; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Flight Sciences in Bridgeport, WV seeks a SkillBridge Manufacturing Technician Intern to gain hands-on experience across the composite manufacturing process, rotating through lay‑up, trim, paint and assembly work cells.

The program emphasizes classroom learning, on‑the‑job training, and collaboration with technicians, engineers, and production control, with eligibility limited to active‑duty service members authorized for DoD SkillBridge.

Qualifications

• Must be an active-duty service member authorized to participate in a DoD SkillBridge program.
• Preference for interns with aerospace/manufacturing exposure.

Responsibilities

• Participate in classroom learning and hands-on training while rotating through composite lay-up, trim, paint, and assembly work cells.
• Learn processes and workflow procedures of composite manufacturing operations while working alongside technicians, engineers, and production control.
• Review and understand work instructions and various tools, including hand tools, mold tools, milling fixtures, drills, rivet guns, and mixing tools.
• Learn the production and material control processes and workflow, assist with issuance of material, and shipping and receiving tasks.

Skills

Active Duty

DoD SkillBridge

Manufacturing

Job description

Position Overview

At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated

Position Overview

At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated SkillBridge Manufacturing Technician Intern to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

Responsibilities

The SkillBridge Manufacturing Technician program will introduce interns to multiple technician roles and operations throughout the composite manufacturing process. These responsibilities will include time working in the composite lay‑up cleanroom, assembly cells, paint areas, and trim areas. This position provides the intern with an in-depth visualization and understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes and procedures, while assisting applicable technicians with their daily duties.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in classroom learning and hands‑on training while rotating through composite lay‑up, trim, paint, and assembly work cells.
• Learn processes and workflow procedures of composite manufacturing operations while working alongside technicians, engineers, and production control.
• Review and understand work instructions and various tools, including hand tools, mold tools, milling fixtures, drills, rivet guns, and mixing tools.
• Learn the production and material control processes and workflow, assist with issuance of material, and shipping and receiving tasks.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be an active-duty service member authorized to participate in a DoD SkillBridge program.

Preferred Requirements

• Must be an active-duty service member authorized to participate in a DoD SkillBridge program.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and wear proper PPE.
• Lift and transport objects up to 35 pounds; consistently stand, stoop, crawl, bend, crouch, climb, and kneel.
• Work onsite in Bridgeport, WV or Columbus, MS.

Salary Range (Annualized USD)

• Minimum Range: $ to $
• Maximum Range: $ to $

Aurora Company Overview

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Our mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft. During the last three decades, Aurora has designed, rapid‑prototyped, and flown an average of one new vehicle a year for both government and commercial customers. Now, as an independent subsidiary of Boeing, Aurora’s innovation is combined with Boeing’s size and strength, creating an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of aerospace systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Aurora Total Rewards

At Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Aurora Flight Sciences provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.