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Lead Aircraft Technician (Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellow)

Merck
August 20, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Trenton, NJ
Operations
Role: Aircraft maintenance technician participating in a 12-week fellowship for transitioning service members. Focuses on inspecting, repairing, and maintaining company aircraft to ensure safety, airworthiness, and compliance with federal regulations. Responsibilities include performing quality preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting complex systems, managing aircraft logbooks and documentation, and supporting maintenance planning. Acts as shift supervisor, providing technical guidance to team members and coordinating with vendors. Travel support to domestic and international destinations is required. Qualifications: U.S. or Puerto Rico residency; military service member within 180 days of transition; strong operational knowledge of FAA regulations, aircraft maintenance tracking systems, and manufacturer inspection programs; proficient in diagnosing and repairing aircraft computer systems; leadership and communication skills. Preferred skills include expertise in FAA compliance, online maintenance systems, and familiarity with special programs and applications for aircraft diagnostics. No specific educational credentials are detailed. The fellowship emphasizes inclusion and is aligned with DoD SkillBridge guidelines. It is unpaid, with no employment benefits, and is exclusively for active service members transitioning out of military service.