Mechanic Trainee (A&P Intern)

Springfield, IL 

Join our team and kick-start your career in aviation with an amazing internship opportunity. We are one of the top independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul providers in the aerospace industry. Safety is our number one priority, and we are all about troubleshooting, problem solving, and working together to ensure the well-being of our people and products. As an intern at our company, you will get hands-on experience in the industry while learning from experts who raise the bar for excellence. You will collaborate with teams that make a real difference.

As a Mechanic intern in this role, you will have the chance to get involved in a variety of exciting projects. Here is an example of what you might be doing:

• The Mechanic Trainee will learn how to perform routine maintenance, and major inspections on turbofan-powered aircraft.
• Trouble-shooting, repair, and modification of aircraft components and engines will also be a part of this OJT program.
• Issues tooling to shop personnel and maintains a system to track the whereabouts of tooling.
• Inspects, maintains, services, and repairs tools. Accomplish or coordinate tool calibrations as required.
• Prepares tools for shipment to outside repair and/or calibration vendors
• Maintains calibration certification documentation.
• Observes all safety, environmental and general housekeeping rules and policies.
• May perform other duties as required by the department.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience) 

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S 
• A prospective student must meet screening and security requirements.
• Must have basic computer knowledge.
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have proven mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Must have proven experience using a variety of hand and power tools.
• Must be able to accurately read and interpret dimensions and measurements.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand a minimum of 8 hours per day and walk long distances.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, crawl, and climb ladders in order to work on areas within the aircraft that are difficult to access.
• Must be able to think clearly and speak intelligibly on the telephone and in person.

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100 company match; up to 5 vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Learning & Training opportunities