Part 145 Apprentice Maintenance Technician – DTN

Metro Aviation, Inc. is seeking a Part 145 Apprentice Maintenance Technician for our Part 145 Repair Station at Metro Aviation, Inc. Headquarters in Shreveport, Louisiana

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• Allow our customers to safely and effectively accomplish their mission profile,
• Allow our employees to exercise their talents and maximize their potential, and
• Ensure the financial stability of the corporation.

Our goal is to find qualified candidates who value our mission and contribute to our overall safety culture. We invest in the well-being of our employees. The following FREE benefits are offered to all full-time employees: Family Health and Prescription Insurance, Family Dental Insurance, Family Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Job Objective

The Part 145 Apprentice Maintenance Technician is responsible for gaining knowledge and experience while assisting supervisors within the Part 145 Repair Station team.

Essential Functions

• Maintain familiarity with various departments within the Part 145 Repair Station
• Ensure the hangar floor remains clean, organized, and free of debris
• Assist with disassembly of aircraft interiors and accurately document removed parts and components in accordance with the Repair Station Manual
• Clean aircraft, components, and work areas as directed
• Perform general shop support duties as needed during daily operations
• Assist with inventory management of STC kits
• Retrieve hardware and parts from the stockroom as required
• Complete tasks assigned by the Part 145 Repair Station team and any duties assigned by the Part 145 Director of Maintenance

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSA)

• Attention to detail
• Ability to accept constructive criticism
• Eager to learn and work
• Good attitude
• Cope well under pressure
• Focus on assigned tasks
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to operate in a team atmosphere

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Mechanical background preferred
• Valid driver's license

Physical Demands

• Walking, standing, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, kneeling, squatting for extended periods of time
• Climbing heights on various equipment
• Lifting up to 50 or more pounds
• Must have sufficient vision and ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (High Visibility clothing, Ear protection, safety glasses) when required

Work Environment

• Indoor/Outdoor environment with potential extreme hot and cold temperatures
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals is possible
• Moderate to loud noise level 

Work Status, Schedule, Travel

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Monday-Thursday 7:00 am-4:30 pm, Friday 7:00 am-12:00 pm
• Overtime necessary depending on workload 
• No travel required

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Metro Aviation, Inc. is committed to employees, customers, and the community to promote diversity and inclusion by developing policies, programs, and procedures that foster a work environment where differences are respected and employees are treated fairly.

Metro Aviation, Inc. prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind and ensures Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all aspects of the relationship between Metro Aviation, Inc. and its employees, including recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies.