Western Aircraft

Repairs, sells and charters business aircraft

A&P Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Aviation Operations & Aircraft MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBoise, ID, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum of three years of experience working with general aviation airframes supported by Western Aircraft is required.
Advanced troubleshooting abilities are required.
Broad knowledge of aircraft systems is required.
Ability to work overtime as needed, including evenings and weekends, is required.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team is required.
Effective oral and written communication skills are required.
Airframe and Powerplant certifications are required.
Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Applicants must be able to obtain an airport-issued security badge.
Applicants must be able to perform the physical requirements, including climbing, bending, crawling, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, working at heights, and lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds and 25 pounds overhead.

Responsibilities

Inspect, test, maintain, and service aircraft using test equipment and hand tools as needed to return aircraft to service in accordance with FAA and manufacturer specifications.
Perform routine maintenance and inspections on general aviation aircraft.
Ensure proper care of customer property through all phases of work.
Accurately complete required paperwork and work order details in Corridor.
Keep the work area, including the personal toolbox, clean and organized.
Follow safety procedures and use support equipment safely to accomplish work.

Desired Qualifications

Basic sheet metal skills and/or basic electrical capabilities are considered a plus.
Experience with Gulfstream, Falcon, Embraer, Citation, Pilatus, Piper, or King Air aircraft is preferred.

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.

About the Company

Western Aircraft

Repairs, sells and charters business aircraft

Western Aircraft repairs, upgrades and sells business aircraft for private owners, corporate flight departments and other operators. Its certified repair station handles airframe and engine maintenance, avionics installation and cabin refurbishment, with factory authorizations covering several aircraft makers. Customers can buy Pilatus and Piper aircraft, source replacement parts, arrange aircraft management or book flights through its charter operation. The company also runs a private aviation terminal at Boise Airport, supplying fuel, hangar space and ground services to visiting aircraft. Founded in 1957, Western Aircraft is headquartered in Boise, Idaho.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Boise, ID
Founded: 1957

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