Aircraft Appearance Technician

WesPac Air; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 31,009 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

WesPac Air is seeking an Aircraft Appearance Technician (AAT) in San Francisco, offering a salary starting between $22.51 and $26.00 per hour with full medical benefits and PTO from day one. The role involves applying aviation wax to aircraft surfaces and using lift equipment for maintenance.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, team players who prioritize safety and can work under various weather conditions. Previous experience in aviation or detailing is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must prioritize safety in workplace practices.
• Must be able to obtain a United Airlines MOC badge.
• Must pass a ten-year background check.

Responsibilities

• Apply dry polish to prevent corrosion and enhance fuel efficiency.
• Polish and buff the aircraft for a clean finish.
• Use lift equipment to reach higher sections of the aircraft.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Overview

Well established 45 year old aviation company, “WesPac Air,” is hiring with immediate career openings to work at the San Francisco International Airport as an Aircraft Appearance Technician (AAT) with pay starting between $22.51 to $26.00 per hr. with PTO and full medical benefits from DAY ONE.

Government‑sponsored photo ID a minimum.

Responsibilities

1. Applying dry polish (aviation wax) to the exterior painted surfaces of the aircraft to prevent corrosion and enhance fuel efficiency.
2. Polishing and buffing the aircraft to a very clean, smooth and shiny finish.
3. Using lift equipment to reach higher sections (areas) of the aircraft fuselage, engine cowlings and tail.

Compensation and Benefits

All positions start @ $22.51 per hour. Starting pay will be higher if… you have proven aircraft experience in a related position, if you have proven experience detailing high end vehicles and/or verifiable experience operating scissors and/or boom lift.

Medical/Dental benefits will be offered starting the first day of employment and also paid time off (PTO/Sick) accrual.

Shift Schedule

Day Shift Monday‑Saturday 0700‑1800.

Position Requirements

1. Must prioritize safety to the top of workplace practices.
2. Must be able to obtain a United Airlines “Maintenance Operations Center” (MOC) badge.
3. Must pass a ten‑year background check and pass airport computer‑based training program to obtain an airport security ID badge (AOA/SIDA).
4. Must be able to lift, stand, bend, twist, push and pull objects frequently.
5. Must be a team player, reliable, conscientious and (prefer) detail oriented.
6. Must be able to work in a range of environmental conditions, including rain, cold, strong sunlight and decreased visibility.

Must be on time, every time, every workday.

Ideal Applicants

• Open to learning on the job.
• Find aircraft and aviation interesting.
• Thrive in a team oriented environment.
• Are responsible adults and in good time, hoping to advance in both pay and position.

How to Apply

Please send resume to Kamille Kuhn, Director of Operations @ ------------ or ---------