
Hillsboro Aero Academy is seeking a motivated individual to fill the position of Shop Assistant/Apprentice at our Troutdale location. This individual should possess mechanical aptitude, a good attitude, hard work ethic and ability to work efficiently. This is a training position with the goal of the Apprentice gaining their Airframe and Powerplant Certificates. The starting wage is $20/hr with incremental raises determined each 6 month period based on satisfactory reviews.
The duties of this position include but are not limited to:
Must be able to work Monday through Friday, weekends and overtime if needed. This position would be an opportunity for someone to gain mechanical experience with on-the-job training in an active shop with guidance from experienced A&P mechanics. It is a 30 month program which, at the end of the apprentice has the OJT required to be eligible to apply and test for their FAA A&P certificate.
Requirements:
Note: Please submit a cover letter along with your resume. In your cover letter, describe any relevant mechanical, assembly, or tooling experience you have, whether professional or amateur. Additionally, share what inspires you to pursue a career as an FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic.
Benefits Offered:
Hillsboro Aero Academy is one of the largest, multi-campus airplane and helicopter flight schools in the United States, headquartered in Oregon. Our real world environment, decades of quality training experience, and personalized approach has helped prepare thousands of students from the US and around the world to become airplane and helicopter career pilots. The first flight training academy to receive IS-BAO accreditation for its safety management system, Hillsboro Aero Academy maintains an on-campus fleet of over 74 airplanes and 19 helicopters to the highest safety standards. We are focused on ensuring that every student at Hillsboro Aero Academy is successful in achieving their individual goals in a safe, professional and supportive environment. We have aspirational plans for the future, are poised for growth and supported by a team that is quality-focused, dedicated and ambitious.
This position will remain open until filled. Please do not contact Hillsboro Aero Academy regarding the status of your application.
Hillsboro Aero Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Hillsboro Aero Academy, is one of the largest airplane and helicopter training schools in the United States. Thousands of pilots have graduated from our accredited programs and go on to fly for companies all over the world. Learning to fly is an amazing experience, and we have the knowledge, courses and equipment to you get off the ground as soon as possible. Our students received individualized instruction in a one-on-one environment which allows us to customize the training for every student.
We have been training pilots since 1980 and are an FAA-approved flight school. We are also accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
Hillsboro Aero Academy has partners with multiple college programs so students can receive a two and four-year college degree in conjunction with their flight training at Hillsboro Aero Academy.
All of our aircraft are meticulously maintained and our instructors are highly experienced and dedicated to teaching you the skills you need to fly. Our school campuses located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest offer our students the chance to experience a wide range of weather conditions and challenging terrain to help prepare them for their future careers. These flying conditions give our students the opportunity to learn how to handle a variety of situations and become more skilled pilots.
We are dedicated to providing the best training programs that will fit your career or personal goals.