SkillBridge Participant Logistics

SkillBridge Participant Logistics

Our more than 50 years of success is the result of our employees who have dedicated themselves to providing unmatched quality, service and safety in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul. Being a part of ATS offers an opportunity to build meaningful partnerships, innovate new ideas, do the right thing, and make our company a great place to work!

ATS is proud to participate in the Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge Program, providing transitioning Active Duty Service Members the opportunity to gain hands-on civilian experience during the final months of military service.

This logistics skill bridge opportunity is ideal for service members with backgrounds in supply, warehouse operations, transportation, planning, or inventory management who are seeking civilian logistics experience in a highly regulated aviation environment prior to separation from the military.

SkillBridge participants remain on active duty status and continue to receive full military pay and benefits through the U.S. Department of Defense. This is a training opportunity and is not a paid position with ATS during the skill bridge period. In accordance with the US Dept of Labor Opinion Letter dated Nov 7, 2019, this position meets the criteria to be classified by ATS as an unpaid internship.

As a SkillBridge Participant Logistics, you will work alongside ATS logistics and supply chain professionals to gain exposure to civilian aviation supply operations. This position provides hands-on learning in inventory control, material movement, documentation, and coordination that supports aircraft maintenance and operational readiness.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Assisting with inventory management and material tracking.
• Supporting receiving, stocking, and issuing of aircraft parts and supplies.
• Learning logistics systems, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Assisting with material coordination to support maintenance schedules.
• Participating in team meetings, training sessions, and process improvement activities.
• Maintains up-to-date training in ATS Plateau platform.
• Gaining exposure to civilian aviation supply chain best practices.

Education and experience:

• Active duty service member eligible for the DoD SkillBridge Program
• Within 180 days of separation or retirement from the military
• Military command approval required
• Military experience in logistics, supply, transportation, or inventory preferred
• High school diploma or GED required; aviation training or certifications preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read, comprehend and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to operate general office equipment including personal computer, fax, and copy machine.
• General knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.
• Ability to solve practical problems.
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and schedule form.
• Ability to use sheet metal shear, band saws, skill saws, hot knives, vises, and other common tools to create tooling containers and shipping crates.
• Ability to use forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other various material handling equipment to move, stage, and deliver parts, tools, and raw stock materials.

Physical effort and dexterity:

• While performing the duties of this job, will be required to sit; use their hands and arms; and talk or hear; and focus on objects close up.
• Required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

EEO Employer Statement: ATS provides equal opportunity for all internship and training placements, including those sponsored or administered through U.S. military programs. Selection is made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.