Fundamentals Flight Training Aircraft Maintenance Technician Transition Program - Internship / On-the-Job Training
Fundamentals Flight Training is an FAA Part 141 flight training organization located at Erie International Airport in Erie, Pennsylvania. This Department of Defense SkillBridge opportunity is designed specifically for transitioning military aircraft maintenance personnel seeking careers in civilian aviation maintenance.SkillBridge participants will gain hands-on experience working in an FAA-regulated aviation environment assisting with aircraft inspections, maintenance coordination, logbook entries, parts and inventory management, aircraft servicing, maintenance tracking systems, and general aircraft maintenance operations. Participants will work alongside FAA-certified mechanics and aviation maintenance personnel and gain exposure to general aviation aircraft maintenance operations and regulatory compliance.This program is intended to help transitioning service members move into civilian aviation maintenance careers and pursue FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification where applicable.Military aircraft maintenance experience translates directly into civilian aviation maintenance careers, and this program is designed to provide that transition pathway.
SkillBridge participants will assist with and gain experience in the following areas:• Aircraft maintenance coordination and scheduling• Aircraft inspections and maintenance tracking• Aircraft logbook documentation and maintenance records• Parts ordering, inventory management, and tool control• Aircraft servicing including oil changes, tire service, and general aircraft upkeep• Assisting FAA-certified mechanics with maintenance tasks and inspections• Maintenance planning and compliance with FAA regulations• Hangar operations and aircraft ground handling• Aviation safety procedures and safety management systems• General aviation maintenance operations and workflowParticipants will work directly with aviation maintenance personnel in a real-world FAA Part 141 flight training environment and gain experience applicable toward civilian aviation maintenance careers and FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification pathways.
Air Force: 2A3X3, 2A5X1, 2A6X1, 2A6X2 Navy: AD, AM, AE Army: 15T, 15U, 15R Marine Corps: 6048, 6153 Coast Guard: AMT
Applicants should have military aircraft maintenance experience or related mechanical experience. Participants should have an interest in pursuing civilian aviation maintenance careers and FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification. Basic mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and ability to work in a hangar environment are preferred. Final participation is subject to SkillBridge approval through the service member’s command.
This SkillBridge opportunity is intended to provide transitioning service members with hands-on aviation maintenance experience in an FAA-regulated environment and help bridge the gap between military aircraft maintenance experience and civilian aviation maintenance careers.
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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 121 - 150 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ▸ "You list AD, AM, AE — what did interns from those specialties end up doing here?"
- ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway