Hillsboro Aero Academy is seeking a motivated individual to fill the position of Shop Assistant/Apprentice Mechanic at our Hillsboro location. This individual should possess mechanical aptitude, a good attitude, hard work ethic and ability to work efficiently. This is a training position with the goal of the Apprentice gaining their Airframe and Powerplant Certificates. The wage range is $20.00 - $30.00/hr, depending on experience. The starting wage for a shop assistant with no aviation experience is $20.00/hr with opportunity for raises based on performance, every 6 months.

Schedule: M-F, 8:00am-5:00pm.

The duties of this position include but are not limited to: 

• Assisting certified A&P mechanics with maintenance
• Making parts runs
• Maintaining shop cleanliness
• Completing shop projects

Must be able to work Monday through Friday, weekends and overtime if needed. This position would be an opportunity for someone to gain mechanical experience and OJT working on aircraft. 30 months of on the job training is equal to two years of A&P School, the candidate would then be eligible to take written, oral and practical tests to obtain their own A&P certificate and start their career as a certified aircraft mechanic. Company provided computer based training to prepare apprentice for written, oral and practical testing. Training and testing costs paid for by Hillsboro Aero Academy.

Requirements:

• Efficient work ethic and drive
• Strong mechanical abilities/aptitude
• Ability to read and comprehend maintenance manuals
• A rolling toolbox and standard tools
• Ability to shift focus and tasks quickly based on priorities
• A strong desire to become a professional aircraft maintenance technician
• Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug tests
• Valid driver license 

Benefits Offered:

• Affordable health care benefits
• Company 401(k) with match 
• PTO (20 days in first 2 years, 25 days after 2 years, 30 days after 5 years)
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• 2-week Sabbatical after 5 years
• Discounted flight training
• Employee recognition program

 Hillsboro Aero Academy is one of the largest, multi-campus airplane and helicopter flight schools in the United States, headquartered in Oregon. Our real world environment, decades of quality training experience, and personalized approach has helped prepare thousands of students from the US and around the world to become airplane and helicopter career pilots. The first flight training academy to receive IS-BAO accreditation for its safety management system, Hillsboro Aero Academy maintains an on-campus fleet of 74 airplanes and 22 helicopters. We are focused on ensuring that every student at Hillsboro Aero Academy is successful in achieving their individual goals in a safe, professional and supportive environment. We have aspirational plans for the future, are poised for growth and supported by a team that is quality-focused, dedicated and ambitious.