Western Aircraft — Boise, Idaho
Estimated salary for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025): $62,630–$99,130 per year, median $79,870. The employer did not provide a pay range for this listing.
JOB SUMMARY
THIS OPPORTUNITY IS FOR TRANSITIONING MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS ONLY
Western Aircraft is an approved SkillBridge Internship provider under the Department of Defense Instruction 1322.29 . Our Aircraft Maintenance Internship is an excellent opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 180 days of active-duty service. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Western Aircraft, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.
During the Avionics Internship, interns will work up to 40 hours per week while they receive training from experienced avionics technicians in our FAA certified Repair Station to develop skills to assist in installation, troubleshooting and/or performing required repairs to aircraft utilizing test equipment to return aircraft to service per FAA and manufacturers specifications. Interns will receive hands-on avionics experience to prepare for a career in corporate aviation working on aircraft such as Gulfstream, Dassault Falcon, King Air, Cessna, Piper and Pilatus.
This internship does not guarantee you a job with Western Aircraft. Upon successful completion of your internship, you will be evaluated and potentially offered a full-time position on the Western Aircraft team. Duties & Responsibilities • Learns and assists with routine avionics installations and repairs 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
• Meets or beats flat rates for assigned tasks
• Understands and follows safety procedures, and utilizes support equipment in a safe manner to accomplish work
• Performs other duties as directed
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