JOB SUMMARY

Western Aircraft is hiring A&P Aircraft Maintenance Technicians responsible for inspecting, testing, maintaining, and servicing of aircraft using test equipment and hand tools, as needed, to return aircraft to service per FAA and manufacturers specifications.

SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday 7am-4pm (minimum 40 hours per week)

Friday/Saturday/Sunday (three 12-hour shifts, compensated for 40 hours)

SIGN-ON BONUS

Up to $25,000 sign-on bonus / relocation incentive available depending on experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

Performs routine maintenance and inspections on general aviation aircraft

Ensures proper care of customer property through all phases of work

Accurately completes required paperwork and work order details in Corridor

Continually keeps clean and organized work area including personal toolbox

Understands and follows safety procedures and utilizes support equipment in a safe manner to accomplish work

Qualifications & Job Requirements

Experience:

Minimum three (3) years' experience working with general aviation airframes supported by Western Aircraft

Advanced troubleshooting abilities

Broad knowledge of aircraft systems

Able to work overtime as needed, evenings and weekends

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Effective oral and written communication skills

Positive attitude, professional appearance, and demeanor

Basic sheet metal skills and/or basic electrical capabilities considered a plus

Gulfstream / Falcon / Embraer / Citation / Pilatus / Piper / King Air experience preferred

Education:

Airframe & Powerplant certifications required

Other Prerequisites

Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Work is performed in an aircraft hangar environment with moderate noise level. The employee is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Must have the ability for climbing and bending at the waist, crawling, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, and working at heights; Reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and 25 pounds overhead.

Available Benefits

Medical, dental, vision

Short term & Long term Disability - paid 100% by Company

Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment - paid 100% by Company

Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, bereavement

Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account (employer contributions tied to participation in wellness program)

401K & Roth 401k with employer match

Flexible Spending programs

Western Aircraft Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing pre-employment testing in accordance with 14 CFR 120. Applicants testing positive for the presence of prohibited drugs are ineligible for employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Western Aircraft

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