Aircraft Maintenance Technician Transition Program - Internship / On-the-Job Training
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At a glance
- Open to
- All branches
- Format
- In person
- Length
- 121 - 150 days
- Locations
- 1 location in Pennsylvania
- Job locations
- Pennsylvania
- Career field
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
- Target MOS/ratings
- Air Force: 2A3X3, 2A5X1, 2A6X1, 2A6X2 Navy: AD, AM, AE Army: 15T, 15U, 15R Marine Corps: 6048, 6153 Coast Guard: AMT
- Nearest installation
- Erie International Airport
About the program
Fundamentals Flight Training is an FAA Part 141 flight training organization located at Erie International Airport in Erie, Pennsylvania. This Department of Defense SkillBridge opportunity is designed specifically for transitioning military aircraft maintenance personnel seeking careers in civilian aviation maintenance.SkillBridge participants will gain hands-on experience working in an FAA-regulated aviation environment assisting with aircraft inspections, maintenance coordination, logbook entries, parts and inventory management, aircraft servicing, maintenance tracking systems, and general aircraft maintenance operations. Participants will work alongside FAA-certified mechanics and aviation maintenance personnel and gain exposure to general aviation aircraft maintenance operations and regulatory compliance.This program is intended to help transitioning service members move into civilian aviation maintenance careers and pursue FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification where applicable.Military aircraft maintenance experience translates directly into civilian aviation maintenance careers, and this program is designed to provide that transition pathway.
Jobs this program prepares you for
SkillBridge participants will assist with and gain experience in the following areas:• Aircraft maintenance coordination and scheduling• Aircraft inspections and maintenance tracking• Aircraft logbook documentation and maintenance records• Parts ordering, inventory management, and tool control• Aircraft servicing including oil changes, tire service, and general aircraft upkeep• Assisting FAA-certified mechanics with maintenance tasks and inspections• Maintenance planning and compliance with FAA regulations• Hangar operations and aircraft ground handling• Aviation safety procedures and safety management systems• General aviation maintenance operations and workflowParticipants will work directly with aviation maintenance personnel in a real-world FAA Part 141 flight training environment and gain experience applicable toward civilian aviation maintenance careers and FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification pathways.
Eligibility & prerequisites
Applicants should have military aircraft maintenance experience or related mechanical experience. Participants should have an interest in pursuing civilian aviation maintenance careers and FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification. Basic mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and ability to work in a hangar environment are preferred. Final participation is subject to SkillBridge approval through the service member’s command.
This SkillBridge opportunity is intended to provide transitioning service members with hands-on aviation maintenance experience in an FAA-regulated environment and help bridge the gap between military aircraft maintenance experience and civilian aviation maintenance careers.
Locations & contacts
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- Erie, PA 16505Near Erie International AirportDavid Bensondavid.benson@fundamentalsflight.com
How to apply
- Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
- Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
- Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
- Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.
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