Summary description:

DarkHorse Aviation Maintenance is an FAA Part 145 Certified Repair Station located in Springfield, Tennessee, specializing in maintenance, inspection, repair, and avionics services for both fixed-wing and rotary aircraft. The company performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, structural inspections, avionics installations, troubleshooting, and major/minor repairs on a wide range of aircraft platforms. DarkHorse Aviation is an authorized Garmin dealer and installer as well as a certified Robinson Service Center, providing advanced avionics upgrades and factory-authorized helicopter maintenance support. Their team of certified A&P and IA technicians is dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality aviation maintenance services for general aviation aircraft and helicopters.

Job description:

The SkillBridge Aviation Maintenance Technician trainee will gain hands-on experience in the general aviation industry by assisting certified mechanics with the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of both fixed-wing and rotary aircraft. Trainees will work alongside experienced A&P technicians in a fast-paced FAA Part 145 repair station environment, learning aircraft systems, scheduled maintenance procedures, avionics installations, and safety practices. The program provides practical exposure to general aviation operations, including work on Garmin-equipped aircraft and Robinson helicopters, helping participants develop technical skills and industry knowledge for a future career in aviation maintenance.

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