A&P Certificated Apprentice

About the role

AAR is looking for licensed Apprentices (Airframe and Powerplant) for an exciting opportunity. Selected candidates will rotate through 4 different skills (Interiors, Sheetmetal, Mechanic and Avionics) every 4-6 months. Candidates will also receive GEN FAM training, GMM and on-the-job experience. The goal of this apprenticeship is a future position as a QC Inspector.

Responsibilities

• Only perform those duties for which they have been properly trained.
• Maintain personal tools in a condition that will not compromise the condition of the product being maintained.
• Replace simple items such as batteries, filters and similar accessories, using basic mechanic hand tools.
• Remove / install inspection plates, cowling, engine covers, floor boards, and related items.
• Technician helper for 2 person tasks.
• Clean aircraft interior and exterior.
• Basic aircraft interior maintenance work such as: hydro lock changes, window shades, cabin trim, carpet changes, lamp replacement (for reading, galley, lavatory, ceiling, and cove lights)
• Lube tasks (gear, wing, and tail lubes)
• General utility work including: staging and servicing hydraulic/oil carts, swapping out nitrogen bottles.
• Equipment round-up for maintenance tasks (i.e. tire carts, jacks, dollies, nitrogen bottles for tire/break changes).
• Complete all paperwork in accordance with the procedures outlined in the QCM and RSM.
• Maintain the work area in a clean and safe manner.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required. Some maintenance experience (including relative experience outside of Aviation). Strong interpersonal, communication skills, ability to read, comprehend and write English required.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

Skills

• Organization: very detail oriented and always comes prepared
• Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
• Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities

Qualifications

• Mechanical ability
• Read, write and understand English

Schedule

Full-time; Overtime status: Non-exempt.