Avionics Internship - SkillBridge

Western Aircraft • Boise, ID • 5h ago

JOB SUMMARY

THIS OPPORTUNITY IS FOR TRANSITIONING SERVICE MEMBERS ONLY

Western Aircraft is an approved SkillBridge Internship provider under the Department of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Our Aircraft Maintenance Internship is an excellent opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 180 days of active-duty service. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Western Aircraft, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

During the Avionics Internship, interns will work up to 40 hours per week while they receive training from experienced avionics technicians in our FAA certified Repair Station to develop skills to assist in installation, troubleshooting and/or performing required repairs to aircraft utilizing test equipment to return aircraft to service per FAA and manufacturers specifications. Interns will receive hands-on avionics experience to prepare for a career in corporate aviation working on aircraft such as Gulfstream, Dassault Falcon, King Air, Cessna, Piper and Pilatus.

This internship does not guarantee you a job with Western Aircraft. Upon successful completion of your internship, you will be evaluated and potentially offered a full-time position on the Western Aircraft team.

Duties & Responsibilities

Learns and assists with routine avionics installations and repairs on general aviation aircraft

Ensures proper care of customer property through all phases of work

Accurately completes required paperwork and work order details in Corridor

Continually keeps clean and organized work area

Meets or beats flat rates for assigned tasks

Understands and follows safety procedures, and utilizes support equipment in a safe manner to accomplish work

Performs other duties as directed

Qualifications & Job Requirements

Experience:

Preferred two (2) years' experience in general / military aviation avionics and/or general electronics

Advanced troubleshooting abilities

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Effective oral and written communication skills

Positive attitude, professional appearance, and demeanor

Education:

FCC Certification is preferred

Other Prerequisites

Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge

Selected candidates must obtain command approval for participation and provide approval documentation NLT 10 business days prior to start date

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Work is performed in an aircraft hangar environment with moderate noise level. The intern is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Must have the ability for climbing and bending at the waist, crawling, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, and working at heights; Reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and 25 pounds overhead.

Western Aircraft Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing pre-employment testing in accordance with 14 CFR 120. Applicants testing positive for the presence of prohibited drugs are ineligible for employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.

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.

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