Shop Assistant/Apprentice
Listed on 2026-06-29
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Automotive Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic
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Full Time - Administrative Technical Hillsboro, OR, US
5 days ago Requisition
Salary Range: $20.00 To $30.00 Hourly
Hillsboro Aero Academy is seeking a motivated individual to fill the position of Shop Assistant/Apprentice Mechanic at our Hillsboro location. This individual should possess mechanical aptitude, a good attitude, hard work ethic and ability to work efficiently. This is a training position with the goal of the Apprentice gaining their Airframe and Powerplant Certificates. The wage range is $20.00 - $30.00/hr, depending on experience.
The starting wage for a shop assistant with no aviation experience is $20.00/hr with opportunity for raises based on performance, every 6 months.
Schedule: M-F, 8:00am-5:00pm.
Responsibilities- Assisting certified A&P mechanics with maintenance
- Making parts runs
- Completing shop projects
Must be able to work Monday through Friday, weekends and overtime if needed. This position would be an opportunity for someone to gain mechanical experience and OJT working on aircraft. 30 months of on the job training is equal to two years of A&P School, the candidate would then be eligible to take written, oral and practical tests to obtain their own A&P certificate and start their career as a certified aircraft mechanic.
Company provided computer based training to prepare apprentice for written, oral and practical testing. Training and testing costs paid for by Hillsboro Aero Academy.
- Efficient work ethic and drive
- Strong mechanical abilities/aptitude
- Ability to read and comprehend maintenance manuals
- A rolling toolbox and standard tools
- Ability to shift focus and tasks quickly based on priorities
- A strong desire to become a professional aircraft maintenance technician
- Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug tests
- Company 401(k) with match
- PTO (20 days in first 2 years, 25 days after 2 years, 30 days after 5 years)
- Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
- 2-week Sabbatical after 5 years
- Discounted flight training
- Employee recognition program
Hillsboro Aero Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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