Aircraft Structures Technician chez Westair

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

Use 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

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