Summary description:

The Aviation Maintenance Technology SkillBridge program is a nine-week, full-time program designed to train and connect transitioning service members, veterans and eligible military spouses into aviation maintenance and technician careers with reputable aerospace industry partners, such as AAR Corp; Amentum, Boeing, Hawaiian Airlines, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman. Program attendees must meet eligibility requirements and be willing to relocate to industry partner hiring locations. Participants earn an 18-credit hour Aviation Maintenance Technology Part 65 Certificate from Embry-Riddle and a B-737 NG Familiarization certificate from industry partner AAR. Previous aviation experience is not necessary, but applicants must have a mechanical aptitude. The program will be completed within a nine-week period. During this time, Embry-Riddle delivers an 18-credit hour AMT Certificate and a B-737 Familiarization Certificate by industry partner AAR. ERAU Career Services provides resume writing and career support services. Industry hiring partners support the program through industry partner activities. For additional information, see https://worldwide.erau.edu/amtp

Job description:

Job descriptions vary based on industry hiring partners. As of 7/3/2026, industry hiring partners include AAR, Amentum, Boeing, Gulfstream, Hawaiian Airlines, Honeywell, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Able to perform basic maintenance tasks under supervision.• Able to proficiently use FAA-approved data (i.e. IPC, M/M, OHM, SRM).• Ensure work performed meets established quality standards.• All other duties as assigned COMPETENCIES• Commitment to company values and ethics• Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately• Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy• Organization: very detail-oriented and always prepared• Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities• Leadership: demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through othersQUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.• Must have a minimum of 1-3 years related aviation/aircraft maintenance or similar experience and/or training.• May or may not have an A and/or P Certificate/License• Some general maintenance experience (including relative experience outside of Aviation)• Must possess and be able to skillfully use the minimum tools required.• Must have 1 - 3 years of aviation maintenance experience.• Must possess the ability to learn.PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the facility.

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