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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJOB 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) OR 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
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 - 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 , , , , , , , or veteran status.
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Worksite address
boise, ID, 83708, US
Who can apply
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