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Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice

San Marcos, TX

• Coast Flight Training is a fast-growing destination flight school. As a regional 141 and 61 school, we're in the business of helping people achieve their dreams, safely. It is a huge responsibility and takes a coordinated effort from the whole team to accomplish this - especially our Aircraft Maintenance Team. Do you have precision, patience and a commitment to safety? If you're up to the challenge, we want you to join our team as an Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice. Persons accepted to our Apprentice program can have their testing fees paid by Coast Flight Training for a 1-year work commitment. Also, once you become an A&P, you can choose for Coast Flight Training to purchase a tool box for you (not the tools) which incurs a second, 1-year work commitment.

• RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of our Certified Aircraft & Powerplant Mechanics (A&P)

• Ensure our aircraft fleet meets the exacting aircraft standards required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

• Maintain the airworthiness of aircraft and all their components while in service or while undergoing scheduled maintenance

• Complete tasks according to FAA regulations, company policies and procedures, and instructions from Supervisors and Managers

• Certify the quality of personal workmanship

• Complete necessary paperwork and computer entries for any maintenance performed

• A wide variety of duties are performed such as dismantling, repairing, fabricating, assembling and erecting all parts of an aircraft which includes airframe, engines, radio equipment, instruments, electrical systems, heating systems, cooling systems, and hydraulic systems

• Test and inspect parts, subassemblies or completed assemblies

• Assure the shop/work area is maintained in a safe and orderly manner

• Administrative duties to include inventory tracking, parts receiving/shipping/labeling and other functions

• If qualified, the Apprentice may be responsible for taxiing and towing aircraft for maintenance purposes

• In this role, the Apprentice must have attention to detail to ensure tasks are completed with precision.

• Core tools (SAE), maintained and shadowed

• POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Age: 18

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• Valid state driver’s license. Some license restrictions may prohibit a candidate from being considered for this position

• Ability to differentiate colors such as red, green, yellow, blue, black, brown, white and orange

• Ability to lift items weighing up to 60 lbs

• Willing and able to work rotating shifts including, nights, holidays, weekends and days off

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

• Possess the legal right to work in the United States

• Must be able to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language

Coast Flight Training offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees that includes paid holidays, vacation accrual, health insurance (medical, dental, vision) and 401K.Equal Opportunity Employer: Coast Flight Training & Management will provide fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.