Who are we?
Jet Midwest is a full-service commercial aviation company, specializing in the sale and lease of commercial aircraft, engines, and parts as well as aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services to the aviation industry.
Position Description:
Title: Airframe, Dismantle and Powerplant Intern
Summary: As the Airframe, Dismantle and Powerplant Intern you will get experience working with three different departments within Jet Midwest. Spending three weeks at each department, learning how to dismantle an aircraft, with our dismantle team. Learning all things engines and overhaul with our Engine Repair team. As well as learning storage checks on engines and engine tests with our Powerplant team.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities included, but not limited to:
- Perform dismantle operations on commercial aircraft such as 757, 767, 777, and others to remove components, subassemblies, and assemblies
- Clean removed parts as needed to ensure proper identification
- Read and interpret technical drawings and instructions
- Work with appropriate heavy equipment (forklift, scissor lift, boom lift, etc) to facilitate dismantlement operations
- Assist with movement of aircraft on the property
- Maintain all aircraft, components, and systems as assigned in compliance with specifications and FAA regulations
- Inspect and certify Engine maintenance per regulations
- Troubleshoot system and component malfunctions and perform necessary maintenance work or re-work using various tools and diagnostic devices
- Remove and replace defective components
- Perform Engine Preservation tasks
- APU run & check
- Perform preflight/postflight turnaround inspections and servicing as assigned
- All other duties assigned
Education & Experience:
- Interest in aviation or aerospace
- Preferred introductory coursework or exposure to aviation concepts
- Preferred familiarity with basic aviation terminology
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
- Takes initiative and is self-motivating
- Significant ability to multi-task
What You’ll Gain:
- Hands-on experience working with airframe parts, and engines
- Better understanding of Jet Midwest’s role in the aviation industry
- Mentorship and exposure to a professional aviation business environment
