Aircraft Maintenance Assistant (Entry-level) Rockwood Airport, Tennessee | Full-Time or Part-Time

Rockwood Backcountry Repair Center, part of Rockwood Aviation at Rockwood Municipal Airport (RKW), is hiring an entry-level Aircraft Maintenance Assistant. No aviation experience is required — this role is designed to build a career in aircraft maintenance. You’ll work alongside our A&P mechanics, learning the trade hands-on, with room to grow into specialty shop work (fabric covering, welding/fabrication) or toward your own A&P certificate as the shop expands.

WORK ETHIC WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• You’ll be joining an energetic, entrepreneurial and passionate team focused on world-class service and customer experience - we are all about general aviation, personal aviation and hands on with airplanes.
• Standard Operating procedures, detailed work instructions, engineering drawings and conformity to FAA quality requirements define our work.
• Variation in projects and daily work are the norm - you will find the next task instead of waiting to be handed one. Slower times means the shop gets cleaned or organized - the way its left after every shift.
• You are part of shop team - that collectively takes ownership of the entire shop’s work, not just your own checklist.
• You want to learn — you ask questions, watch closely, and look for ways to help and support the shop’s goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist A&P mechanics with parts cleaning, preparation, disassembly, and reassembly. 
• Where applicable, read and apply work instructions from OEM-approved maintenance manuals, service bulletins, airworthiness directives, and other approved technical data.
• Stage and ensure correct tools and parts are available for each job. 
• Stock and organize parts inventory and shop shelves. 
• Clean and prepare finished projects, tools, and work areas. 
• Learn to read and interpret technical manuals, maintenance records, and work orders. 
• Help maintain accurate, complete documentation of maintenance activities. 
• Support general shop upkeep, organization, and housekeeping. 
• Take on additional shop tasks and responsibility as skills develop. 

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• No prior aviation experience required — mechanical aptitude, a positive attitude and willingness to learn are what matter most. 
• Some mechanical experience and a basic personal tool set are a plus, not required. 
• Comfortable following written and verbal instructions closely. 
• Strong attention to detail. 
• High school diploma or GED. 
• Must pass drug/alcohol screening and be eligible to work in the U.S. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Good general physical fitness; regular lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. 
• Potentially extended periods of standing, bending, kneeling, and working in tight spaces. 
• Primarily indoor hangar/shop environment; some exposure to solvents, noise, and fumes. 
• Weekday day shift. 

GROWTH PATH

Strong performers can grow into specialty shop roles e.g. fabric covering, welding/fabrication; or pursue A&P certification with company support.