SkillBridge Aviation Maintenance Internship
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 10, 2026. dynamicaviation scores B on the Alion truth index.
Qualifications / Requirements:
Currently serving in the U.S. military, with the ability to participate in the SkillBridge program. The DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences.
Purpose/Objective:
Connect highly qualified transitioning service members to an aviation maintenance internship where they can further develop their skills and gain valuable civilian experience prior to transitioning out of service.
Program Type: Internship
Program Timeline: 2-6 months
Program Terms
The participating Service member receives full military pay and benefits while participating in the internship.
The participating Service member must not work more than 40 hours in any work week. If a Service member participates in less than 20 hours per week, they shall return to work and not be on administrative leave status.
The intern’s work should complement, rather than displace the work of paid employees while providing significant educational benefits to the intern.
The intern and the employer understand that the internship is conducted without entitlement to a paid job at the conclusion of the internship.
The Service member will work under the close supervision of the organization’s staff for the duration of the program.
Schedule: Monday – Friday 0700-1600, lunch 1200-1300 (not to exceed 40 hours/week)
Job Purpose: As a DoD SkillBridge Aviation Maintenance Intern, you will further develop your aviation maintenance skills with the support of experienced A&P mechanics in a variety of areas to deliver quality and value to a diverse set of customers.
Responsibilities:
Reads and interprets technical manuals and guidelines to learn basic principles of inspections, installations, repairs, or other aircraft maintenance activities
Read, interpret and follow technical data
Learn to diagnose mechanical or electrical problems
Learn to repair aircraft systems and determines serviceability of aircraft parts
Learn and understand how to inspect and maintain aircraft, ensuring that work meets company and regulatory standards
Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance
Modify aircraft structures, systems, or components, following drawings, schematics, charts, engineering orders, and technical publications
Replace or repair worn, defective, or damaged components, using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment
Assemble and install electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components and accessories, using hand or power tools
Skills/Qualifications:
Technical and mechanical aptitude; aviation maintenance strongly preferred
High school education or GED equivalent is required, some college preferred
Excellent communication and organization skills
Coachability, desire to learn and apply training
Must be a self-starter and highly motivated, able to work with minimal guidance
Organized, able to adapt to changing priorities and fast-paced environment
Ability to perform basic math calculations
Must provide own tools at completion of program (tool list to be provided)
Ability to:
Crawl in and out of tight spaces
Comfortably work at elevated heights of at least 40 feet for extended periods of time
Lift, balance and carry 50lbs.
Work in enclosed hangars and exterior weather conditions
Work in close proximity to other people