Mechanic Apprentice

Summary

Apprentices are normally enrolled in an aviation program at a technical school and should be working towards their Airframe or Powerplant license. They are assigned limited maintenance function duties and shall report to the Supervisor Maintenance or a designated A&P certificated mechanic and are responsible for performing assigned duties in compliance with our Repair Station Manual. All tasks assigned are to be performed under the supervision of a licensed mechanic in the job training environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Note: all tasks are to be performed under the supervision of a Mechanic Level I, II or III in the job training environment. Responsibilities include:

• Finding and using SRMs, Maintenance Manuals, IPCs.
• Identifying, removing, and installing inspection access panels.
• Removing and replacing aircraft components.
• Reading, understanding, and implementing directions from appropriate maintenance manuals to identify and locate associated components on the aircraft.
• Accomplishing aircraft lubrications.
• Following standards of behavior and appearance for all staff members.
• Asking questions as necessary to increase knowledge or skill.
• Maintaining work area in an orderly and clean manner.
• Recording time worked as directed by supervisor.
• Complying with all safety procedures at all times, without exception.
• Complying with all AAR policies and procedures.
• Keeping informed of policies and procedures and asking supervisor for explanations of anything not fully understood.
• Taking prudent actions appropriate to the preservation of Company or customer assets, whether in monetary or other form.
• Attending work-related training as scheduled.
• Performing other tasks as may be reasonably assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, or ability required:

• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in standard English.
• General mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to learn.
• Possessing and able to use minimum tools, i.e. basic hand tools, precision measurement equipment, etc.
• Able to comprehend and follow instructions.
• Able to interface in a professional and pleasant manner with AAR Corp. employees and customers.

Education or Experience

High school education or G.E.D. preferred. Minimum of one year of technical aircraft maintenance training from an approved aviation school or training facility. May or may not have A&P license.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Characteristics include:

• Exposed to high levels of noise, dust, vibration, and chemical fumes.
• Able to lift fifty pounds without mechanical assistance.
• Able to bend, twist, squat, and lift.
• Able to access and work in all areas of the aircraft, including confined spaces.
• Able to climb on ladders and platforms and work at heights up to fifty feet from the ground.
• Able to work in extreme climatic conditions.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.