The Air Wisconsin Aircraft Mechanics Apprenticeship Program provides a jump-start for students interested in an aviation career who are currently enrolled in an accredited FAA A&P school, or Aviation Technicians with verifiable military or general aviation experience who are in the process of obtaining their A&P license through a certified license administrator to join Air Wisconsin Airlines. Learn while you Earn! Start earning company seniority, guaranteed final interview and access to various roles and leaders in the regional airline industry.  These are just a few of the benefits students can receive by becoming an Air Wisconsin Apprentice on your way to becoming one of Air Wisconsin’s maintenance professionals.

• Enhanced benefits eligibility and company seniority
• Schedule flexibility
• Opportunities to interact with and receive mentorship from key Air Wisconsin Airlines Leaders
• Opportunities for exclusive operational experiences, supervised hands on mechanic work, special training and more
• A guaranteed final interview to one of many openings at Air Wisconsin Airlines

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

·         Fosters and promotes Safety as a core element of the Maintenance Department.

·         Ensures that procedures outlined in the General Maintenance Manual are followed and executed.

·         Ensures that complete and accurate records are maintained.

·         Under direct supervision, executes standard aircraft maintenance tasks in a timely and safe manner, including repairs, modifications, and replacements.

·         Prepares various maintenance reports and summaries including performance metrics.

·         Validates discrepancy coding in the M&E system and corrects where necessary.

·         Communicates effecitely with other maintenance personnel at all levels keeping co-workers and leadership apprised of work progress and difficulties as they arise.

·         Effectively complete on-the-job (OJT) forms and any required reading and training

·         Attendance is considered an essential responsibility.

·         Adherence to all company policies and procedures.

Supervision Received:

·         Will work under direct supervision from various positions while learning each roles core competencies.

Supervision Received:

·         None

Contact with others

·         Minimal

Judgment/Initiative

·          

Equipment Used

·         PC, AS400, Sabre, Sharepoint, Microsoft Suite

PREFERRED JOB SKILLS:

Experience on the job to perform satisfactorily:

In addition, check factors which are important to successful performance:

  Problem Solving                               Analytical Ability                            Communication Skills

  Bilingual                                          Interpersonal Skills                          Dexterity                

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

·         Must be 18 years or older

·         Working towards, or recently completed, a 2 or 4 year degree in an aviation related field preferred

·         Be within 6-36 months of getting your FAA issued A&P Licenses.

·         Open communication with your Advisor

·         Stay in good standing with current curriculum (grades, attendance, etc.)

·         The ability to attend a hangar visit either during the day or during third shift (at night, graveyard)

·         Working towards a career in Aviation