Machine Shop Trainee – Aviation Workshop Mechanic

About the role

Join Kaunas Aircraft Maintenance Services as a Machine Shop Trainee and gain hands‑on experience in aviation maintenance. You will work alongside industry professionals, learning to maintain and refurbish aircraft components while developing essential CNC machining skills.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain, replace, manufacture tools and refurbish aircraft components and support equipment.
• Operate milling and turning (lathe) machines, including CNC equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on workshop machinery and equipment.
• Utilise internal computer systems for work orders and documentation.
• Follow a shift schedule of 5 days on, 3 days off, from 07:00 to 19:00.

Required profile

• Responsibility, diligence and initiative.
• Basic technical knowledge and proficiency in English.
• Experience with CNC milling and/or turning machines is a strong advantage.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience in drafting or using Autodesk software is beneficial.

Required skills

• CNC milling
• CNC turning (lathe) operation
• Technical drawing interpretation
• Autodesk software (e.g., AutoCAD)

What we offer

• Full training from a friendly, professional team.
• Practical experience in the aviation industry.
• Fully paid summer season off after meeting required hours.
• After one year: 24/7 accident insurance and pension contribution.
• Salary €1,700 per month (gross) with structured qualification‑based increases.