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Aircraft Maintenance Technician Apprentice (Summer 2026)

CompanyBombardier
LocationWichita
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 1, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The apprentice will assist with maintenance on experimental aircraft, including pre/post test inspections, ballast changes, and the installation of instrumentation like strain gauges and accelerometers. They will also support tasks such as aircraft towing, component removal/re-installation, and maintaining tools and work areas according to company standards.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
24916
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
32 hours
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About The Company
Bombardier is a global leader in aviation, focused on designing, manufacturing, and servicing the world's most exceptional business jets. Bombardier’s Challenger and Global aircraft families are renowned for their cutting-edge innovation, cabin design, performance, and reliability. Bombardier has a worldwide fleet of approximately 5,000 aircraft in service with a wide variety of multinational corporations, charter and fractional ownership providers, governments, and private individuals. Bombardier aircraft are also trusted around the world in government and military special-mission roles leveraging Bombardier Defense’s proven expertise.   Headquartered in Greater Montréal, Québec, Bombardier operates aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. The company’s robust customer support network services the Learjet, Challenger and Global families of aircraft, and includes facilities in strategic locations in the United States and Canada, as well as in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, the UAE, Singapore, China and Australia.   For corporate news and information, including Bombardier’s Environmental, Social and Governance report, as well as the company’s plans to cover all its flight operations with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) utilizing the Book and Claim system visit bombardier.com. Learn more about Bombardier’s industry-leading products and customer service network at businessaircraft.bombardier.com. Follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.   
About the Role

Why join us?

 

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.

Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

What are your contributions to the team?

 

•    Adhere to General Work and Safety Requirements
•    Willing participant to both class room and On the Job training. (Aircraft Systems and Structure)
•    Assist with pre/post experimental test inspections as trained
•    Assist with maintenance on experimental aircraft.
•    Assist with aircraft ballast changes
•    Assist with installation of instrumentation, strain gauges, and accelerometers
•    Assist with aircraft towing, weighing, and related activities (Observer only)
•    Assist Mentor with release and recovery aircraft on taxi ramp
•    Assist with removal and re-installation of aircraft components, which obstruct the performance of assigned tasks
•    Maintain company tools, equipment, and work areas to department and company standards

How to thrive in this role?

•    You will be entering your Junior or Senior year of high school, at least 16 years of age. Must have passing grades from the previous year of schooling (2.5 GPA or above).  

•    You maintain regular attendance and are punctual.  

•    You are able to work between 20 and 32 hours per week 

•    You are available for minimum of 6 weeks, possibility to extend, based on performance and initiative.  

•    You complete on-the-job-training and any required reading in a timely manner. 

•    You possess basic computer skills necessary to perform job function. (Microsoft Office) 

Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team! 

 

Bombardier is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, National, or Local Laws. 

 


Job  Aircraft Maintenance Technician Apprentice (Summer 2026) 

Primary Location Wichita, ADMN / MFG, Learjet 

Organization  Learjet Inc 

Shift  

Employee Status Temporary 

Requisition  12006  Aircraft Maintenance Technician Apprentice (Summer 2026) 

Key Skills
Aircraft SystemsAircraft StructurePre/Post Experimental Test InspectionsMaintenanceInstrumentation InstallationStrain GaugesAccelerometersAircraft TowingAircraft WeighingComponent RemovalComponent Re-installationTool MaintenanceEquipment MaintenanceMicrosoft Office
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