Job Profile
The Aviation Maintenance Apprentice Program is available in Van Nuys, CA. This is a full-time, permanent position available to individuals in our Aviation Maintenance Apprentice Program for training as an A&P Aviation Maintenance Technician. Our structured apprenticeship program offers comprehensive training with hands-on learning opportunities that will set you on the path to becoming a successful aviation maintenance technician.
Jet Worx, (Van Nuys, CA) is an affiliated operating partner of Vista in the US - the largest charter group in private aviation and the world’s first private aviation ecosystem, integrating a unique portfolio of companies offering asset-light solutions to cover all key aspects of business aviation.
Vista has a global reach with operational hubs across the globe and an expert workforce of over 4,000 aviation professionals. Vista's fast-paced growth and its relationship with the best partner operators open the door to lifelong career opportunities across the group - to create the best service in business aviation, in every region in the world.
Aviation Maintenance Apprentice Program:
As an Aviation Maintenance Apprentice at Red Wing Aviation, you will be immersed in our aviation maintenance program and processes. You will work alongside industry veterans and leaders in the aviation maintenance field who will provide you with focused and accelerated hands-on training. This position will assist Aircraft Mechanics in servicing and repairing aircraft. Through hands-on training you will assist aircraft mechanics with phase maintenance checks, service checks, servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing the aircraft, and aircraft interior/exterior cleaning.
Apprentice Program Offerings:
- Structured and comprehensive program with hands-on accelerated training
- Work alongside industry leaders and mentors who are committed to your success
- Apprenticeship toolbox provided on the first day of employment
- A&P course support provided and cost reimbursement
- Normal pay rate paid while attending course/exams
- Upon successful completion of the program, employee moves to certified A&P Maintenance Technician position eligible for bonuses
Qualifications:
- Experience with tools and be mechanically inclined
- Experience preferred but not required
- A valid US Driver’s License
- The ability to read and interpret instructions from manuals
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401k program with company matching and no vesting period.
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance and Long/Short term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career progression
Our ideal candidate will, possess a good demeanor, good written and verbal communication skills, be self-starting during individual work, and relish the opportunity to work in a team environment.
The compensation range for this position is $40-$60 per hour.
To ensure a safe environment for all, we require a drug screening, FBI fingerprinting and background check.
The affiliated operating partners of Vista are equal employment opportunity employers. The affiliated operating partners of Vista do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The affiliated operating partners of Vista also prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.