A&P Aircraft Maintenance Lead Technician - Up to $25K Hiring Bonus / Relocation Incentive DOE

Western Aircraft; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Maintenance Lead Technician, where you'll lead and inspire a team of skilled technicians in the inspection, repair, and maintenance of aircraft. This role offers the opportunity to make critical technical decisions while ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and manufacturers' specifications. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and communication, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining high standards of service quality. Enjoy a competitive sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans. If you are passionate about aviation and looking to advance your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

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

401K & Roth 401k with employer match

Flexible Spending programs

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience with general aviation airframes.
• Entry-level supervisory experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor assigned technicians.
• Lead projects and prioritize workflow on assigned jobs.

Skills

Advanced troubleshooting abilities

Supervisory experience

Technical decision making

Education

Airframe & Powerplant certifications

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Maintenance Lead Technician is responsible for performing and leading projects regarding inspection, test, repair, maintenance, and service of aircraft using test equipment and hand tools as needed to return aircraft to service per FAA and manufacturers specifications. In addition, this technician will oversee assigned technicians.

SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday 7am-4pm (minimum 40 hours per week)

SIGN-ON BONUS

Up to $25,000 sign-on bonus / relocation incentive available depending on experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Directly supervises assigned technicians
• Responsible for motivating, mentoring, training, and providing constructive criticism to technicians
• Ability to perform all Maintenance Tech III Duties & Responsibilities
• Leads projects as assigned
• Prioritizes workflow on assigned jobs
• Makes technical decisions regarding discrepancies and job flow
• Maintains high level of communication with Service Manager, Production Scheduling, Customer and other departments assigned to the project

Qualifications & Job Requirements

• Experience:
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience working with general aviation airframes supported by Western Aircraft
• Entry level supervisory experience
• Advanced troubleshooting abilities
• 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 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.