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Aircraft Structures Technician

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 sheet metal and 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 all 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 structural 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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