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Aircraft Mechanic I (Airframes)

Lemoore, CA · On-site

$27.25 - $36/hr

Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance support for assigned MH-60S aircraft * Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, pneumatic, hydraulic, and ...

Join Leading Aerospace Manufacturing and Maintenance Programs Across the United States! AAA USA is actively hiring experienced Aircraft Structures Technicians to support major aerospace manufacturing ...

Aircraft Worker

Oceanside, CA · On-site

$23.75 - $31.50/hr

... malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing ... Assists in aircraft maintenance functions of the Line, Corrosion Control, Tool Room and Aircraft ...

This is for 737 10 yrs + skin and structure repair. Should be able to work tags. Should come with ... maintenance as part of their daily work duties (e.g., where applicable, replacing machine filters ...

CBA - VX20 - C-130 Aircraft Mechanic

Patuxent River, MD · On-site

$32.50 - $42.50/hr

Maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty. Receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will ...

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Edwards, CA · On-site

$31.50 - $41/hr

Perform aircraft maintenance on all aircraft systems, preventative maintenance, launch, recovery, and ground movement, alterations to aircraft structure, systems and sub-systems, including electrical ...

Aircraft Mechanic I (Flight Line)

Oceanside, CA · On-site

$30.50 - $40/hr

Aircraft maintenance action documentation via logs, records, forms, and electronic means * Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, pneumatic, hydraulic, ventilation and heating ...

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Edwards, CA

$31.50 - $41/hr

Perform aircraft maintenance on all aircraft systems, preventative maintenance, launch, recovery, and ground movement, alterations to aircraft structure, systems and sub-systems, including electrical ...

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Aircraft Structures Technician

Boise, ID • On-site

Western Aircraft
Aviation • 51 - 200 employees

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Job Summary

Western Aircraft is looking for diligent and detail-oriented Aircraft Structures Technicians to join our dynamic team!

Aircraft Structures Technicians are responsible for inspecting and conducting structural repairs and modifications per blueprint specifications while utilizing hand tools and test equipment as needed to complete assigned tasks to return aircraft to service per FAA and manufacturers specifications.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Performs a variety of aircraft structural repairs and modifications
  • Uses specialized equipment and tools to measure parts for defects or deviation from specifications
  • Ensures proper care of customer property through all phases of maintenance work
  • Completes duties within allotted hours quoted for assigned tasks
  • Ensures proper and complete documentation of maintenance, repair, and modification work performed
  • Understands and follows safety procedures and utilizes support equipment in a safe manner
  • Follows strict dimension tolerances in compliance with FAA, FAR, based on supplied approved data
Qualifications & Job Requirements
  • Minimum three (3) years’ experience in aviation regarding Small, Mid to Large cabin aircraft
  • Minimum three (3) years’ performing structural repairs and modifications
  • Experience working with composite materials a plus
  • Basic knowledge of Sheet Metal assembly techniques required
  • Ability to read blueprints and schematics required
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good problem-solving skills and ability to follow directions
  • Organized and detail oriented
  • Airframe Certification preferred for entry and mid level position / Required for senior level position
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.
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.

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