SkillBridge Aviation Maintenance Internship

Dynamic Aviation

Posted about 10 hours ago

Internship

Bridgewater, Virginia

In Person

Smart Summary

The intern will assist experienced A&P mechanics with aircraft maintenance, inspections, and repairs while documenting work in technical logs. They will also learn to interpret technical manuals and modify aircraft structures or systems using various tools.

Dynamic Aviation is seeking a transitioning service member for a SkillBridge Aviation Maintenance Internship. This internship offers the opportunity to further develop aviation maintenance skills under the supervision of experienced A&P mechanics. Candidates should have a high school education or GED equivalent, technical and mechanical aptitude, and excellent communication and organizational skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Aviation maintenance

Technical manual interpretation

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Aircraft repair

Aircraft inspection

Repair log maintenance

Structural modification

Component installation

Hand tools

Power tools

Communication

Organization

Basic math

Adaptability

Job Description

Live an Adventure, Master your Craft, Find your Purpose

At Dynamic Aviation, we solve unique challenges for our customers with innovative aviation solutions. Our focus is on operations that serve, protect, and enhance the lives of families and communities worldwide. Whether modifying aircraft to help protect our service members overseas, performing geographical mapping for scientific research, or working to suppress large wildfires on the West Coast, we serve with integrity and excellence. 

Qualifications / Requirements: 

  • Currently serving in the U.S. military, with the ability to participate in the SkillBridge program. The DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences. 

Purpose/Objective:

Connect highly qualified transitioning service members to an aviation maintenance internship where they can further develop their skills and gain valuable civilian experience prior to transitioning out of service.  

Program Type: Internship 

Program Timeline: 2-6 months 

Program Terms 

  • The participating Service member receives full military pay and benefits while participating in the internship. 
  • The participating Service member must not work more than 40 hours in any work week. If a Service member participates in less than 20 hours per week, they shall return to work and not be on administrative leave status. 
  • The intern’s work should complement, rather than displace the work of paid employees while providing significant educational benefits to the intern.  
  • The intern and the employer understand that the internship is conducted without entitlement to a paid job at the conclusion of the internship.  
  • The Service member will work under the close supervision of the organization’s staff for the duration of the program.  

Schedule: Monday – Friday 0700-1600, lunch 1200-1300 (not to exceed 40 hours/week) 

Job Purpose: As a DoD SkillBridge Aviation Maintenance Intern, you will further develop your aviation maintenance skills with the support of experienced A&P mechanics in a variety of areas to deliver quality and value to a diverse set of customers.  

Responsibilities: 

  • Reads and interprets technical manuals and guidelines to learn basic principles of inspections, installations, repairs, or other aircraft maintenance activities 
  • Read, interpret and follow technical data 
  • Learn to diagnose mechanical or electrical problems
  • Learn to repair aircraft systems and determines serviceability of aircraft parts 
  • Learn and understand how to inspect and maintain aircraft, ensuring that work meets company and regulatory standards 
  • Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance
  • Modify aircraft structures, systems, or components, following drawings, schematics, charts, engineering orders, and technical publications
  • Replace or repair worn, defective, or damaged components, using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment
  • Assemble and install electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components and accessories, using hand or power tools 

Skills/Qualifications: 

  • Technical and mechanical aptitude; aviation maintenance strongly preferred
  • High school education or GED equivalent is required, some college preferred 
  • Excellent communication and organization skills
  • Coachability, desire to learn and apply training
  • Must be a self-starter and highly motivated, able to work with minimal guidance
  • Organized, able to adapt to changing priorities and fast-paced environment
  • Ability to perform basic math calculations 
  • Must provide own tools at completion of program (tool list to be provided) 
  • Ability to:
    • Crawl in and out of tight spaces
    • Comfortably work at elevated heights of at least 40 feet for extended periods of time
    • Lift, balance and carry 50lbs.
    • Work in enclosed hangars and exterior weather conditions
    • Work in close proximity to other people 

It is the policy of Dynamic Aviation to prohibit and eliminate discrimination on grounds of race, color, religion, sex, (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law. It is also Dynamic Aviation's policy to provide equal employment for all and comply with any affirmative action obligations pursuant to the Federal Executive Orders, 11246 and 11375, as amended. 
 
 

Dynamic Aviation

Dynamic Aviation is the leading provider of modified aircraft, leased and operated worldwide in niche markets, with more than 140 aircraft and over 50 years of an aviation legacy of excellence. We combine our creative ingenuity with dependable aircraft and a state-of-the-art infrastructure to develop and deliver extremely flexible solutions that help our customers achieve new levels of performance and productivity. Dynamic Aviation provides the precise aerial assets you need—including mission-modified aircraft, experienced flight crews, and reliable maintenance services—to accomplish a variety of special missions, including: Our customers include national defense, military intelligence, and other federal agencies; state and local governments; nonprofit research organizations; and private companies. With aircraft operating from twenty locations in eight countries on four continents, we have the resources to deliver world-class aviation solutions where and when our customers need them.

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