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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Apprentice
Department: Apprentice Program
Reports To: Apprentice Lead / Supervisor
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Apprentice progresses through the accomplishment of work processes and related training as required per USDOL Standards of Apprenticeship Program and 14 CFR Part 65.77
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist licensed mechanics in inspections, documenting inspections and repairs, performing scheduled maintenance, and running tests after making repairs or performing maintenance.
- Maintain records of work experience and training received on the job and in related instruction as required.
- Develop and practice safe working habits and work in such a manner as to assure his/her personal safety and that of fellow workers.
- Read and interpret maintenance instructions, such as AMMs, SRMs, WDMs, IPCs, EAs, routine task cards, etc., as applicable.
- Assist licensed mechanics in troubleshooting and repairing discrepancies as necessary, ensuring that all work is performed in accordance with approved maintenance data.
- Ensure that all work is performed and documented in accordance with Kalitta Air and FAA requirements.
- Ensure that discrepancies identified during the performance of a maintenance task are documented.
- Follow all Kalitta Air policies, procedures, FAA policies, procedures, and Standards of Apprenticeship.
- Follow all Kalitta Air safety rules and procedures. Ensure that any identified safety-related deficiencies are brought to the company’s attention.
- Keep a neat and clean work area at all times.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Apprentice Lead or Supervisor.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Must be a high school graduate
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must have good oral communication and comprehension skills. Must have the ability to read and write.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands 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 the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to use a computer terminal, telephone and l0-key calculator. The employee is required to stand, walk, and climb/descend stairs.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds, to eye level.
- Lift 10 pounds with each arm over your head
- Twist, turn with normal strength forces
- Climb numerous flights of stairs
- Work on ladders, lifts and in some case high elevations
- Work in a squatted position
- Work in all weather conditions
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The employee will perform duties in multiple settings to include maintenance workshop, hangar maintenance, outdoor and classroom environments.
ACCOMMODATION:
If you need reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call (734) 544-7010. Please include your contact information and details about posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.
**Must be authorized to work in the United States**
**DOT Drug Test required**
**lf you cannot apply online, other accommodations can be made.**
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