SkillBridge Aircraft Technician

Salary Not Available Position range in 7th Regional Labor Market Area, Shreveport $55k

• $79k Per Year SkillBridge Aircraft Technician Metro Aviation, Inc.

Occupation:

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

Location:

Shreveport, LA

• 71129 Positions available: 1 Job #: 1556921

Source:

JSfirm LLC | Metro Aviation

Posted:

02/09/2026

Web Site:

www.jsfirm.com

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Partial Job Description. Opens a new window. For Active Duty Military Only!! Metro Aviation, Inc. partners with BreakTurn, a DoD SkillBridge partner, to provide transitioning service members the opportunity to work and gain experience in the civilian aviation field. Metro Aviation, Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Technician for our Part 145 Repair Station in Shreveport, Louisiana. Click Here To Learn More About Our Louisiana Locations! Click Here To View A Map of All Metro Bases!

• Subject to offer letter terms and policy
• Our mission is to provide the safest and highest quality traditional aircraft operations, completions, and maintenance so that we will:
• Allow our customers to safely and effectively accomplish their mission profile,
• Allow our employees to exercise their talents and maximize their potential, and
• Ensure the financial stability of the corporation.

Our goal is to find qualified candidates who value our mission and contribute to our overall safety culture. We invest in the well-being of our employees. The following FREE benefits are offered to all full-time employees: Family Health and Prescription Insurance, Family Dental Insurance, Family Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program. Job Objective The Aircraft Technician may be an Avionics Technician, Aircraft Mechanic, or Engine Mechanic. Essential Functions

• Fabricate and/or install basic avionics and electrical systems
• Collaborate with appropriate personnel to repair aircraft parts and components
• Assist with complex system installations and tasks
• Disassemble and reassemble aircraft interior as needed to facilitate installs/repairs
• Light sheet metal fabrications as directed to facilitate avionics installation or repairs
• Assist with wiring harness wire board set up and layout
• Perform aircraft maintenance activities with the use of aircraft drawings, symbols, and system schematics
• Complete coax installations
• Complete or assist with electrical harness continuity and power checks
• Complete or assist with ground operational tests and inspections Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSA)
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft wiring diagrams
• Understanding of basic electrical components & systems
• Proficient with soldering and terminal/pin crimping techniques
• Good troubleshooting skills with both digital & analog systems
• Knowledge of autopilot systems
• Familiarization with basic Avionics test equipment Education & Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Helicopter experience preferred
• Must have at least 1 year of experience with corporate or general aviation aircraft
• Sheet metal experience is preferred but not required
• A&P license preferred Physical Demands
• Walking, standing, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, kneeling, squatting for extended periods of time
• Climbing heights on various equipment
• Lifting up to 50 or more pounds
• Must have sufficient vision and ability to perform the essential functions of the position safely
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (High Visibility clothing, Ear protection, safety glasses) when required Work Environment
• Indoor/Outdoor environment with potential extreme hot and cold temperatures
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals is possible
• Moderate to loud noise level
• Heavy machinery used Work Status, Schedule, Travel
• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Overtime necessary depending on workload
• No travel required
• Must live within a commutable distance of Shreveport LA
• Metro Aviation, Inc. does not have a Visa Sponsorship program at this time
• Metro Aviation, Inc.

is committed to employees, customers, and the community to promote diversity and inclusion by developing policies, programs, and procedures that foster a work environment where differences are respected and employees are treated fairly. Metro Aviation, Inc. prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind and ensures Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all aspects of the relationship between Metro Aviation, Inc. and its employees, including recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies. Job Ident #: 145 Apply Now Company Details Metro Aviation, Inc. P.O. Box 7008 Shreveport, Louisiana 71137 USA www.metroaviation.com/ 64 Open Jobs Available Follow Metro Aviation, Inc. Few companies can provide the many services, dedication, stability, and excellence that Metro Aviation offers when it comes to completing and operating aircraft. The company completes 30+ aircraft per year and currently operates 160+ aircraft for 40+...

Benefits:

Metro Aviation offers an exceptional benefit package inclusive of: 100% Company paid Medical/Dental premiums, Vision, Prescription Drug Plan, Basic Life & AD&D and Short Term Disability. 50% Company paid Long Term Disability premiums. Sick days and PTO are also provided. 7 Paid holidays, an Employee Development program consisting of college tuition reimbursement for qualified courses and a company sponsored 401K with a 75% match on up to 7% of an employee's gross earnings.

Supported Manufacturers:

Bell, Airbus, Pilatus, Beechcraft, Cessna Citation, Lear Supported Models:

B407

• EC130B4
• AS350B2
• AS350B3
• BK117B1
• BK117B
• BK117C1
• EC135 Series
• EC135 w/Helionix
• EC145 Series
• PC12-45
• PC12-47E
• B200
• C560+
• CE525
• LR75
• EC130B4
• EC155B1

Corporate Aircraft:

BE90, CE550