What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aircraft Structures Trainee position at Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services?
The Structures Trainee position participates in formal 14-week structures training program through consistent classroom attendance, participation & assigned project completion. Develops & demonstrates structural repair skills necessary to qualify for second phase of on-the-job training as an Aircraft Structures Apprentice. A 24-month (total) training program to develop in-demand skill across a 3-phase aircraft maintenance apprenticeship.
A great opportunity for individuals to get their foot in the door of aviation maintenance!
What you need:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Basic mechanical skills/aptitude
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand & effectively communicate in English
- Demonstrated experience exhibiting fine motor skills, manual dexterity & attention to detail
- Demonstrated problem solving and creative thinking skills
- Demonstrated reliability & dependability
- Ability follow written & verbal directions and to interpret diagrams
- Desire to learn a trade
- Ability & willingness to practice safe work procedures
- Ability to precisely manipulate hand tools in a variety of situations
- Basic computer proficiency to enable access to digital manuals, training materials, regulations, etc.
Preferred Job Skills:
- Previous work experience in a maintenance or skilled trade environment
- Previous experience interpreting diagrams and technical documentation or directions
- Previous experience using hand tools
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
- Ability to fit in tight places
- Ability to twist, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl and climb and sustain those positions for an extended period of time
- Ability to work in confined spaces with respiratory equipment
- Ability to work at heights up to 80 feet
- Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions
- Ability to work with arms raised above head and perform repetitive tasks and motions
- Ability to precisely manipulate hand tools in a variety of situations
- Near sight acuity, Hand/eye coordination, Good oral communication, Depth perception, Field of vision
