2nd Shift Aircraft Mechanic

City of Lincoln; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health insurance (1

Employer-paid disability insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation (80 hours/year)

Sick leave (52 hours/year)

Holidays (12 days/year)

Job summary

Vartan Aero in Renton, WA is hiring aircraft mechanics with strong mechanical aptitude for full-time, permanent work. The role involves interpreting engineering drawings, performing structural and cosmetic rework, electrical tasks, and maintaining a clean, safe environment in a fast-paced setting near Boeing and major clients.

You will report progress to customers, manage parts as needed, and document all activities in the internal system.

Qualifications

• Must pass background check, drug screen, and obtain Boeing badge and passport.
• Able to work second shift with OT and travel as needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and internal software.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and climb ladders or stairs.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow engineering drawings, diagrams, specifications and work instructions.
• Provide status updates to customers verbally and in writing in a timely, professional manner.
• Perform mechanical rework of non-conformities including installation, calibration, and modification.
• Maintain a FOD-free environment and control of materials and tools.
• Perform drilling, thread cutting, rivet work, and use measuring tools.
• Carry out cosmetic rework on interior cabin components and sealing.
• Perform electrical rework including bonding, grounding, harness installation.
• Apply sealants and perform wet fastener installation on interior and exterior components.
• Verify and order parts and standards as needed.
• Document all work daily in internal database.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Independent work

High work standards

Microsoft Office

Physical fitness

Mechanical aptitude

Education

A&P license

Tools

Internal software applications

Job description

• Base Pay $27.00 - $33.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Non-Exempt

Description

Are you mechanically inclined with interest or experience in the aerospace industry? Are you looking for a full-time, permanent job with a growing company? Vartan Aero is an aircraft product support service provider looking to hire mechanics with mechanical aptitude at our Renton, WA location where we provide support to Boeing and all the big-name customers onsite.

Find us on the web at www.vartan.aero

Tasks

• Reading, understanding, and following engineering drawings, diagrams, specifications, and work instructions
• Communicating with multiple customers to actively report status updates both orally and in writing in a timely and professional manner
• Carrying out mechanical rework of non-conformities including installation and adjustment, part replacement, rigging, calibration, and modification
• Ensuring maintenance of a FOD free work environment including ongoing control of materials, tools, and general housekeeping
• Performing advanced techniques such as drilling, thread cutting, screw extraction, hollow rivet replacement, potted insert installation, and use of measuring tools
• Performing cosmetic rework of interior cabin components by cleaning, sanding, painting, filing, removing and replacing decorative laminate (declam), and cosmetic sealing
• Performing electrical rework such as bond and ground, resistance measurements, harness installation, and simple electrical troubleshooting
• Performing fillet, faying, injection, and cosmetic sealant applications on both interior and exterior components along with wet fastener installation
• Verifying and ordering parts and standards needed to complete rework as required
• Performing daily documentation of all work performed in internal database

Requirements

• Ability to work second shift schedule with shift flexibility, travel, and work OT
• Ability to work independently or as a team in a fast-paced environment
• Have high standards for your work
• Ability to clear a background check, drug screen, and obtain a Boeing badge and passport
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and internal software applications
• Must be able to ascend/descend ladders, stairs, and work stands unassisted
• Must be able to bend, kneel, crawl and stoop frequently in confined spaces
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Must be willing to work in an environment that is subject to changing climate conditions and moderate noise levels

Preferred Qualifications

• Have previous work experience or hobbies that show you are mechanically inclined OR general aviation maintenance experience with a high proficiency in complex hydraulic systems, passenger entry doors and cargo door systems
• Ability to use and understand CMMs/AMMs
• Have current A&P license
• 100% Employer paid health insurance after 1 year of service, 75% employer paid during first year of employment (excluding dependents)
• Employer paid Short Term Disability insurance (excluding WA employees)
• Employer paid Long Term Disability insurance
• Employer paid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance
• Option for Supplemental Life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• 80 hours paid vacation per year at 3.0769 hours per pay period
• 52 hours of sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Overtime paid at time and half
• Worked holiday pay paid at triple time
• Opportunity to travel with costs covered 100% by the employer