TROOPS TO TECHNICIAN PROGRAM

Vertical Mag; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Company holidays

401(k) retirement plan with match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Global Medical Response (GMR) offers a SkillBridge Aircraft Maintenance Technician Military Fellowship in Tampa. The program targets active-duty service members transitioning to civilian aviation maintenance roles, providing pathways toward AMT careers and industry exposure.

Candidates must be on terminal leave or separated by May 1, 2022, to be considered for full-time employment. A 10-year background check may be required; benefits include training and development opportunities and

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of aircraft experience (military or civilian).
• A&P license preferred; must be able to obtain airport SIDA badge.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs on aircraft and components.
• Record work performed and sign off per procedures and policy.
• Read and interpret maintenance manuals, blueprints, drawings, and maintenance manuals.

Skills

A&P license

Technical reading

Job description

Maintenance & Engineering | TAMPA Florida, United States

Job Description

Position SummaryThe Troops to Technician program salutes our military “maintainers” by providing an evolutionary pathway towards a rewarding career as Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMT).This position services, troubleshoots, repairs, modifies, preserves, maintains, and overhauls aircraft, aircraft systems, and aircraft components in accordance with policies, procedures, requirements, and specifications established by the company, applicable government agencies, and aircraft manufacturers as contained in approved Maintenance Manuals.The program bridges military experience to commercial aviation, maintaining high-quality standards and supporting transitioning Veterans, military spouses, and service members in building a sustainable aviation career.Program Details & EligibilityPilot: Program initially piloted with transitioning Veterans from MacDill AFB; open to all military VeteransEligibility: Veterans, Military Spouses, and Transitioning Service Members on Terminal Leave by May 1, 2022Requirements:Must be on terminal leave or separated to be employed full-time by AIRBORNE TampaCannot be dishonorably dischargedMinimum 2 years of aircraft experience (first round only)Must be able to pass a 10-year federal background checkProgram Partners:AIRBORNE TampaCareer Source of Tampa BayVeterans FloridaBenefitsGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO)Paid company holidays401(k) retirement plan with 5 company matchMedical, dental, and vision insuranceCompany-paid life insuranceShort- and long-term disability coverageOngoing training and professional development opportunitiesMinimum Requirements and QualificationsValid Airframe and Powerplant license preferredValid drivers licenseHonorable discharge upon separation from servicePreferred experience: 2 years commercial heavy jet experience in MRO settingWill accept:2 years military experience on acceptable aircraftEqual mix of commercial heavy jet and helosEqual mix of commercial heavy jet and regional jetsEqual mix of military acceptable jet and regional jetsEqual mix of military acceptable jet and helosThorough working knowledge of all forms and documents required to support heavy maintenance service, including but not limited to company policy and procedure manuals, FARs, ADs, Service Bulletins, and Maintenance ManualsAbility to read and interpret technical manuals, instructions, blueprints, and drawingsEfficient in the use and application of tools, gauges, instruments, etc., necessary for the accomplishment of duties assignedUnderstanding and working knowledge of hazardous material handling and disposal as related to the job assignmentMust be able to obtain an airport SIDA badge (pass criminal background check)Major Responsibility Areas and DutiesWorks to written or verbal instructionsPerforms all work assigned in accordance with approved maintenance proceduresRecords work performed and assumes responsibility for that work as indicated by signatureUses blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and Maintenance Manuals in performance of assigned dutiesMust maintain A&P license in current status and carry it on their person when at workMay perform experimental and developmental work as assignedMust have working knowledge and ability to service, troubleshoot, repair, modify, preserve, maintain, and overhaul aircraft, aircraft systems, and aircraft componentsHeavy phase maintenance experience on other military aircraft types may be consideredAdditional DutiesPerform other duties as assigned by supervisors necessary for the normal day-to-day operation, not determined at time of hirePhysical Requirements and Environmental ConditionsMust be able to sit, stand, bend, crouch, kneel, and walk for extended periodsMust be able to climb and work from ladders, work stands, and other heightsMust be able to work with one or both hands extended overheadMust have correctable near and far visionMust be able to hear at conversational level with hearing aidMust be able to lift 25 poundsMust be able to handle and maintain control of small parts and properly operate hand tools

Job DescriptionSkillBridge Aircraft Maintenance Technician Military FellowshipMUST BE ACTIVE-DUTY U.S. MILITARY TO QUALIFYGlobal Medical Response (GMR) is proud to be an authorized provider of the DOD SkillBridge program, offering U.S. Military Service Members the opportunity to gain valuable civilian work experience in the medical response industry through training, internships and…

Job DescriptionSkillBridge Aircraft Maintenance Technician Military FellowshipMUST BE ACTIVE-DUTY U.S. MILITARY TO QUALIFYGlobal Medical Response (GMR) is proud to be an authorized provider of the DOD SkillBridge program, offering U.S. Military Service Members the opportunity to gain valuable civilian work experience in the medical response industry through training, internships and…