A & P Apprentice

• Base Pay $22.00 / Hour
• Job Category Craft Worker
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

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• Inspect, test, repair, maintain, troubleshoot, and service aircraft for approval to return to service.
• Perform alterations of airframes, powerplants, systems, and components, following approved technical data and industry standard techniques.
• Perform overhaul of powerplants and various components such as magnetos and landing gear.
• Perform operational and run-up checks after maintenance is performed to ensure proper operation.
• Adjust, align, and calibrate aircraft systems, using calibrated tools, gauges, and test equipment.
• Make logbook entries and fill out required paperwork to document performed work.
• Read, research, and interpret aircraft technical data using a computer or paper manual.
• Maintain work area, tools, and vehicles in clean and safe condition.

• Comply with BASI workplace regulations in accordance with BASI employee handbook.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 1-2 years of mechanical experience preferred
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Must be able to document maintenance performed on required forms
• Must be detail-oriented
• Must own their own set of tools. Minimum tool list will be provided upon request.
• Must pass a pre-employment DOT drug test
• Must be able to pass a security background check
• Be authorized to work in the USA
• Live within 30 minutes of Bemidji, MN.
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Indoor shop environment subject to frequent interruptions such as hangar doors opening and closing for moving aircraft. Occasional work outside to do line maintenance will be required, changing priorities from time to time.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of industry-standard equipment. Reaching overhead, crouching, kneeling, bending, standing, climbing, and walking will be required. Clarity of vision at varying distances. Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner. Must meet the physical requirements that qualify a person to perform essential job functions, including the ability to lift at least 70 pounds.

All above items with or without accommodation.

In Bemidji, MN, we offer a unique opportunity to get paid a livable wage while you learn a trade. We also pay all the expenses for you to attend school and test for your Airframe and Powerplant certificate! At Bemidji Aviation, we are proud to say that we own, fly, and maintain our own fleet of airplanes. We love teaching the next generation of aircraft mechanics.

In roughly 30 months of paid instruction, you can become a certified mechanic!