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Metro Aviation, Inc.

SkillBridge Aircraft Technician

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What they do

An Aircraft or A & P Mechanic maintains and repairs different types of aircraft such as planes, jets or helicopters. Provides scheduled maintenance and inspections. May specialize in working on the frame, engine, electrical systems or other parts of an aircraft, or specialize in certain types of aircraft.

$73,996 / year median in Louisiana

+5% projected growth

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SkillBridge Aircraft Technician Metro Aviation, Inc. • Shreveport, Louisiana •
PERMANENT
Updated 08/2026 Job Description Job Summary 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 and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated without explicit consent of JSfirm, LLC.