Aircraft Maintenance Military Transition Apprentice

Chicago, IL

Air Transportation

About the position

The Mx Mechanic assists licensed A&P Mechanics to perform preventive maintenance, repair, modifications, and other maintenance of aircraft, components, and related equipment in accordance with standards and regulations. This role requires the individual to perform essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations made for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, modifies, replaces or otherwise performs routine aircraft maintenance work in a safe and timely manner.
• Accurately completes required maintenance-related paperwork.
• Communicates effectively with other maintenance personnel at all levels by keeping co-workers and leadership apprised of work progress and difficulties as they arise.
• Completes on-the-job-training (OJT) forms and any required reading.
• Reads and interprets manufacturer and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins, drawings and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repair, replacement or modification.
• Helps with general cleanup of work areas.
• Maintains regular and prompt attendance and time clock adherence.
• Demonstrates effective and appropriate conduct with co-workers.
• Evaluates the area and equipment that will be utilized to ensure that safety is not compromised before performing any maintenance action.
• Completes all department internal company forms, maintenance records, documents, work orders, etc.
• Reads and acknowledges understanding of maintenance newsletters and Company Emails on a timely basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 30 months of concurrent experience for both Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
• Able to use and navigate within Microsoft Office.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Able to work both in a team setting and individually.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous mechanical experience working in a shop environment.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability and Veteran Accommodations.