Aircraft Structures Apprenticeship

The Structures Trainee position participates in formal 14-week structures training program through consistent classroom attendance, participation & assigned project completion. Develops & demonstrates structural repair skills necessary to qualify for second phase of On-the-Job training as an Aircraft Structures Apprentice.

What you need:

• High School Diploma or GED


• Basic mechanical skills/aptitude


• Ability to read, write, speak, understand & effectively communicate in English


• Demonstrated experience exhibiting fine motor skills, manual dexterity & attention to detail


• Demonstrated problem solving and creative thinking skills


• Demonstrated reliability & dependability


• Ability follow written & verbal directions and to interpret diagrams


• Desire to learn a trade


• Ability & willingness to practice safe work procedures


• Ability to precisely manipulate hand tools in a variety of situations


• Basic computer proficiency to enable access to 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

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds 


• Ability to fit in tight places


• Ability to twist, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl and climb and sustain those positions for an extended period of time


• Ability to work in confined spaces with respiratory equipment


• Ability to work at heights up to 80 feet          


• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions


• Ability to work with arms raised above head and perform repetitive tasks and motions     


• Ability to precisely manipulate hand tools in a variety of situations


• Near sight acuity, Hand/eye coordination, Good oral communication, Depth perception, Field of vision