Western Aircraft · 2 months ago
Aircraft Maintenance Internship - SkillBridge
Boise, ID
Internship
Onsite
Intern
2+ years expWestern Aircraft is an approved SkillBridge Internship provider under the Department of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The Aircraft Maintenance Internship offers transitioning service members the opportunity to gain valuable civilian work experience while assisting with the maintenance and inspection of general aviation aircraft.
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Responsibilities
Performs and assists with routine maintenance and inspections 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
Understands and follows safety procedures and utilizes support equipment in a safe manner to accomplish work
Performs other duties as directed
Qualification
Required
Minimum two (2) years' experience in general / military aircraft maintenance required
Advanced troubleshooting abilities
Broad knowledge of aircraft systems
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Effective oral and written communication skills
Positive attitude, professional appearance, and demeanor
Basic sheet metal skills and/or basic electrical capabilities considered a plus
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 is performed in an aircraft hangar environment with moderate noise level
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
Preferred
Airframe & Powerplant certifications highly preferred
Candidates actively working to obtain Airframe & Powerplant certifications within 6 months of start date preferred
Company
Western Aircraft
Western Aircraft is an aircraft sales and maintenance service provider.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Joshua Weinshank
Director of Operations
Recent News
2025-08-25
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