TROOPS TO TECHNICIAN PROGRAM

AIRBORNE Tampa

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TAMPA, Florida

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/09/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Position Summary

The Troops to Technician program salutes our military "maintainers" by providing an evolutionary pathway towards a rewarding career as Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMT).

This position services, troubleshoots, repairs, modifies, preserves, maintains, and overhauls aircraft, aircraft systems, and aircraft components in accordance with policies, procedures, requirements, and specifications established by the company, applicable government agencies, and aircraft manufacturers as contained in approved Maintenance Manuals.

The program bridges military experience to commercial aviation, maintaining high-quality standards and supporting transitioning Veterans, military spouses, and service members in building a sustainable aviation career.

Program Details & Eligibility

Pilot:

Program initially piloted with transitioning Veterans from MacDill AFB; open to all military Veterans

Eligibility:

Veterans, Military Spouses, and Transitioning Service Members on Terminal Leave by May 1, 2022

Requirements:

Must be on terminal leave or separated to be employed full-time by

AIRBORNE

Tampa

Cannot be dishonorably discharged

Minimum 2 years of aircraft experience (first round only)

Must be able to pass a 10-year federal background check

Program Partners:

AIRBORNE

Tampa

Career Source of Tampa Bay

Veterans Florida

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid company holidays

401(k) retirement plan with 5 company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

Valid Airframe and Powerplant license preferred

Valid drivers license

Honorable discharge upon separation from service

Preferred experience: 2 years commercial heavy jet experience in MRO setting

Will accept:

2 years military experience on acceptable aircraft

Equal mix of commercial heavy jet and helos

Equal mix of commercial heavy jet and regional jets

Equal mix of military acceptable jet and regional jets

Equal mix of military acceptable jet and helos

Thorough working knowledge of all forms and documents required to support heavy maintenance service, including but not limited to company policy and procedure manuals, FARs, ADs, Service Bulletins, and Maintenance Manuals

Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, instructions, blueprints, and drawings

Efficient in the use and application of tools, gauges, instruments, etc., necessary for the accomplishment of duties assigned

Understanding and working knowledge of hazardous material handling and disposal as related to the job assignment

Must be able to obtain an airport SIDA badge (pass criminal background check)

Major Responsibility Areas and Duties

Works to written or verbal instructions

Performs all work assigned in accordance with approved maintenance procedures

Records work performed and assumes responsibility for that work as indicated by signature

Uses blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and Maintenance Manuals in performance of assigned duties

Must maintain A&P license in current status and carry it on their person when at work

May perform experimental and developmental work as assigned

Must have working knowledge and ability to service, troubleshoot, repair, modify, preserve, maintain, and overhaul aircraft, aircraft systems, and aircraft components

Heavy phase maintenance experience on other military aircraft types may be considered

Additional Duties

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors necessary for the normal day-to-day operation, not determined at time of hire

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

Must be able to sit, stand, bend, crouch, kneel, and walk for extended periods

Must be able to climb and work from ladders, work stands, and other heights

Must be able to work with one or both hands extended overhead

Must have correctable near and far vision

Must be able to hear at conversational level with hearing aid

Must be able to lift 25 pounds

Must be able to handle and maintain control of small parts and properly operate hand tools

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