Aircraft Maintenance Tech — 2nd Shift + Premium Pay

West Star Aviation Inc.; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision with HSA

401(k) match

Paid holidays & PTO

Flexible work schedules

Weekly pay

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

We offer a 2nd shift with a 3pm-1am schedule, a 10%–15% shift premium, and benefits starting at Day One including medical, dental, 401K match, and paid time off. Previous AMT licenses and experience in aviation maintenance are preferred.

Qualifications

• Airframe license required; Powerplant license preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in aviation maintenance, avionics, or similar.
• 2-4 years of experience working in aviation maintenance; corporate aircraft experience preferred.
• 6+ years’ experience in aviation maintenance for AMT IV (Master).

Responsibilities

• Performing general mechanical tasks on aircraft and related systems.
• Removal and installation of panels and components.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving aircraft system/component issues.
• De-fueling aircraft.
• Engine removal/installations.
• Operating ground support equipment.
• Inspection and evaluation of the aircraft and components.
• Aircraft movement and assistance in performance runs/taxiing.
• Maintenance and repair of shop facility, equipment and tooling.
• Basic computer skills to navigate electronic training, manuals, and maintenance databases.
• Communicate effectively in English.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Aircraft systems

Electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic

Communication in English

Education

High school diploma

Airframe license

Powerplant license

Job description

We offer a 2nd shift with a 3pm-1am schedule, a 10%–15% shift premium, and benefits starting at Day One including medical, dental, 401K match, and paid time off. Previous AMT licenses and experience in aviation maintenance are preferred.