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Aircraft Worker Candidate Pool

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is building a pool of qualified candidates for current and future opportunities as Aircraft Workers (AWs). This entry-level program offers aspiring aviation maintenance professionals—especially those with mechanical experience in automotive, marine, military, or industrial trades—a pathway to enter and grow within the aviation industry.

AWs are paired with certificated Aircraft & Powerplant Maintenance Technicians in a helper/assistant role, gaining skills and hands-on experience while contributing to Embry-Riddle's aircraft maintenance operations. As AWs gain proficiency, they progress through four defined levels (A1–A4), each with increasing responsibility, while remaining under the direct supervision of both their assigned mentor A&P and the crew shift lead.

Work performed by AWs is conducted under the oversight of a certificated A&P mentor and crew shift lead.

• Lower-level AWs focus on support tasks such as cleaning, removing, preparing, and opening panels.
• Higher-level AWs are trained for basic maintenance tasks but remain under supervision.
• Top-level AWs perform at the functional equivalent of an entry-level A&P mechanic, but do not have return-to-service or inspection release authority.

Level A1 – Basic Mechanical Skills

• Demonstrated basic mechanical aptitude
• Verified by test, training, or past work experience in construction, manufacturing, industrial, or similar environments
• Entry point for candidates seeking a pathway into aviation careers

Level A2 – Automotive, Marine, or Military Experience

• Mechanical skills obtained through direct work experience in automotive, marine, or military service
• Brings industry-specific background with proven hands-on technical ability

Level A3 – Aviation & Manufacturing Experience

• Aviation-related skills obtained through military service or aerospace/aviation manufacturing environments
• Eligible to obtain a Repairman Certificate with privileges appropriate to demonstrated skillsets
• Demonstrated proficiency in aviation maintenance practices

Level A4 – Advanced Technical Skills / Near A&P Equivalent

• Technical knowledge and hands-on ability equivalent to a Level 1–2 A&P mechanic
• Sufficient work hours and documented training to qualify for the FAA General Test for the A&P license
• Eligible to obtain a Repairman's Certificate with at least 90% of qualifications completed in defined skill areas
• Functionally equivalent to an entry-level A&P mechanic

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
• Personal Leave: Relax with 12 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.

Application process/requirements

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R310272. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Cover letter
• Full Resume
• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.