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**THIS OPPORTUNITY IS FOR TRANSITIONING SERVICE MEMBERS ONLY**
Western Aircraft is an approved SkillBridge provider under the Department of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Our Aircraft Maintenance is an excellent opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 180 days of active-duty service. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Western Aircraft, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.
During the Aircraft Maintenance , interns will work up to 40 hours per week while they receive training from experienced maintenance technicians in our FAA certified Repair Station to develop skills to assist with inspection, testing, repair, maintenance, and service of aircraft per FAA and manufacturers specifications. Interns will receive hands-on maintenance experience to prepare for a career in corporate aviation working on aircraft such as Gulfstream, Dassault Falcon, King Air, Cessna, Piper and Pilatus.
This does not guarantee you a job with Western Aircraft. Upon successful completion of your , you will be evaluated and potentially offered a full-time position on the Western Aircraft team.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs and assists with routine maintenance and inspections on general aviation aircraft
• Ensures proper care of customer property through all phases of work
• Accurately completes required paperwork and work order details in Corridor
• Continually keeps clean and organized work area
• Understands and follows safety procedures and utilizes support equipment in a safe manner to accomplish work
• Performs other duties as directed

Qualifications & Job Requirements

• Experience:
• Minimum two (2) years' experience in general / military aircraft maintenance required
• Advanced troubleshooting abilities
• Broad knowledge of aircraft systems
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Positive attitude, professional appearance, and demeanor
• Basic sheet metal skills and/or basic electrical capabilities considered a plus
• Education:
• Airframe & Powerplant certifications highly
• Candidates actively working to obtain Airframe & Powerplant certifications within 6 months of start date

Other Prerequisites

• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge
• Selected candidates must obtain command approval for participation and provide approval documentation NLT 10 business days prior to start date

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in an aircraft hangar environment with moderate noise level. The is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Must have the ability for climbing and bending at the waist, crawling, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, and working at heights; Reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and 25 pounds overhead.

Western Aircraft Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing pre-employment testing in accordance with 14 CFR 120. Applicants testing positive for the presence of prohibited drugs are ineligible for employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , or veteran status.

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