Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Myjob; Altdorf (UR); On-site; CHF 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Health insurance premiums

401(k) retirement plan matched

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd is seeking a QA Inspector to join our Broomfield, CO team. You will perform general maintenance, troubleshoot, and replace LRUs on Pilatus PC-12 and PC-24, following manufacturing specs and FAA/ FOCA standards.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, preparing aircraft for paint, and ensuring in-flight readiness while maintaining strict quality standards.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license required.
• Minimum two years of maintenance experience on PC-12/PC-24 or similar aircraft.
• Experience with Pratt & Whitney and Williams engines is a plus.
• Knowledge of removing, balancing, and installing flight surfaces is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and maintains production aircraft as they progress through the completion process.
• Inspects and maintains demonstrator aircraft and keeps in flight ready condition.
• Records work progress in job cards, acceptance test procedures, and other production documents.
• Removes fairings and flight controls in preparation for paint and reinstalls upon completion.
• Performs control surface balancing after paint.
• Inspects incoming aircraft and parts as per FAA RSM manual.

Education

GED

FAA A&P license

Job description

Pilatus is hiring a QA Inspector to join our team in Broomfield, CO. In this role, you will be responsible for performing general maintenance, troubleshooting, and replacement of line replaceable units (LRU) on Pilatus PC-12 and PC-24 production and demonstration aircraft, in accordance with manufacturing specifications, approved procedures, and applicable FAA and FOCA regulations and standards. Take your career to the next level with Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd

What you do

• Troubleshoots and maintains production aircraft as they progress through the completion process
• Inspects and maintains demonstrator aircraft and keeps in flight ready condition
• Records work progress in job cards, acceptance test procedures, and other production documents in accordance with company procedures
• Removes fairings and flight controls in preparation for paint and reinstalls upon completion
• Performs control surface balancing after paint
• Inspects incoming aircraft and parts as per FAA Certified Repair Station Manual (RSM) manual

What you bring

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Must have an FAA Airframe and Powerplant license
• Minimum two years of experience in PC-12 and PC-24 or similar aircraft performing general maintenance duties
• Pratt & Whitney and Williams Engine experience or training a plus
• Knowledge of removing, balancing, and installing flight surfaces a plus
• Strong attention to detail and quality

What we offer

• 11 paid holidays a year, plus 15 days of paid vacation time, and 6 days of paid sick/personal time to start with an increase to 20 days of paid vacation time after 5 years with Pilatus
• 90% of medical, dental, and vision premiums paid for single coverage and 80% for family coverage, averaging $9, 600 annually
• Monthly health savings account (HSA) contributions totaling $2, 250 for single coverage and $3, 000 for family coverage annually
• 401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6%
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid in full
• Tuition assistance available annually after the first year
• The salary range for this position is $35-$45 per hour depending on experience. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data
• Become part of the Pilatus family

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