Aerospace Propulsion Apprentice()

Description:
AEROSPACE PROPULSION APPRENTICEAfter the fundamental techniques and principles are taught, you will be assigned to your permanent base where you will perform flight-line maintenance on engines installed in the aircraft, perform in-shop engine repair on engines removed from the aircraft, or operationally test engines in a test cell after repair.Your job will be to keep these engines in first-rate operational condition. You will troubleshoot (diagnose problems) in engine systems such as the fuel system, oil system, electrical system and the engine airflow system. You will remove defective components and install serviceable ones. You may perform a test run of the repaired engine installed in either the aircraft or the test cell. To diagnose engine problems and perform engine checks, you will operate various types of highly sophisticated engine test equipment. This test equipment includes engine start, engine control, engine-bearing vacuum tester, ignition test and the vibration analyzer.Benefits include:- Education assistance- Specialized Aviation Maintenance Technology training- 30-days of vacation with pay each year, starting with your first year- Comprehensive medical and dental care for you, your spouse and children- Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401K)- Low-cost life insurance- Tax-free housing and food allowances- Opportunity for regular promotions based on skills, abilities, time in service and time in grade- Excellent retirement program after 20 years of continuous serviceAll Air Force careers fields are based on qualifications and job availability.Do you want to learn more about this job? Please click "Apply" to request an info pack.

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Job Created: Mon Nov 02 2009 10:33:07 AM
Last Modified: Mon Nov 02 2009 10:33:07 AM