Maintenance Apprentice

Overview

The Maintenance Apprentice, under immediate supervision of a certificated technician, learns and becomes competent in the testing, adjusting and repairing, and other general tasks related to the maintenance and repair of aircraft systems and components on a variety of airframes in a safe and clean work environment according to manufacturer’s specifications, Duncan Aviation approved procedures, and customer specifications. In addition to performing maintenance on aircraft and documenting on-the-job experience, the Maintenance Apprentice will work towards obtaining their Airframe and/or Powerplant certificate by participating in off-hours self-study of provided materials, regular attendance of scheduled classes, completion of practice exams with progressively improving scores, and completion of the Career Progress Checklist.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision and training of certificated technicians, assists in high quality inspections, servicing, repair, and maintenance of airframe or engine systems and components on a variety of aircraft using proper hand tools in a timely, clean, safe, and professional manner. Order general parts as needed.
• With training, assistance, and supervision, prepares various documents for record keeping purposes, as required by Company policy and FAA regulations (i.e. turnovers, removal sheets, W.O. Sheets, personal training log).
• With assistance and training, locates and uses appropriate technical data and follows verbal instructions when accomplishing assigned maintenance tasks.
• Maintain acceptable attendance and testing scores in Apprentice Program course work.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Job Specific Requirements

• Licenses/Certificates: Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record; respirator fit qualified; man lift qualified; tool inventory per department tool list required.
• Attendance: Regularly scheduled attendance required.
• Physical: Routinely lifts up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 100 lbs; reads small print; hears sounds associated with mechanical deficiencies; repetitive motion; works with moving parts and vibration; tolerates products, materials and fumes associated with component maintenance; tolerates working in confined spaces and heights above four feet; tolerates standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and sitting.
• Environmental: Tolerates working in extreme temperatures and in noisy environments.

Education and Experience

Maintenance Apprentice I:

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Enrollment in Duncan Aviation’s DOL approved Airframe or Engine Apprentice Program required.

Maintenance Apprentice II:

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Two years aircraft maintenance related experience required.
• Enrollment in Duncan Aviation’s DOL approved Airframe or Engine Apprentice Program required.

Maintenance Apprentice III:

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Five years aircraft maintenance experience required.
• Enrollment in Duncan Aviation’s DOL approved Airframe or Engine Apprentice Program required.

Available Benefits

• Moving is expensive and hard work! Relocation Assistance is available for those that qualify.
• Duncan offers a comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation/Holiday) that is available to team members on day one.
• Plan for your medical needs with a Health Savings Account (employer and employee contributions).
• Save for your future through our 401(k) program where you can begin contributions within your first 45 days, 50% match on first 6% contributed.
• Participate in Duncan Aviation’s Tool Account Program to acquire and grow your Tool Inventory while making interest-free payments.
• Take advantage of a variety of In-House Training opportunities, or use Tuition Assistance to further your education.

Duncan Aviation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled