Aircraft Structures Apprentice I - Heavy Maintenance

What you need:

• Demonstrates structural repair skills through satisfactory completion of the Structures Assessment project
• Demonstrates fine motor skills, manual dexterity & attention to detail
• Demonstrates problem solving and creative thinking skills
• Demonstrates reliability & dependability in completion of formal classroom training modules
• Demonstrates ability to follow written & verbal directions, to interpret diagrams, and to correct errors
• Demonstrates desire to learn trade of Aircraft Structures repair
• Demonstrates ability & willingness to practice safe work procedures
• Demonstrates ability to precisely manipulate hand tools in a variety of situations
• Successful completion of AMES 12 week formal Aircraft Structures Trainee classroom program
• Working knowledge of aircraft construction and repair principles
• Basic computer proficiency accessing digital manuals, training materials, regulations, etc.

Preferred Job Skills:

• Previous work experience in a maintenance or skilled trade environment
• Previous experience interpreting diagrams and technical documentation or directions
• Previous experience using hand tools
• Prior hands-on experience in a heavy maintenance environment
• Prior experience at a FAR Part 145 repair station

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Ability to twist, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl and climb and sustain those positions for an extended period of time
• Ability to work at heights up to 80 feet
• Ability to work with arms raised above head and perform repetitive tasks and motions
• Ability to fit in tight places
• Ability to work in confined spaces with respiratory equipment
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to precisely manipulate hand tools in a variety of situations