Aircraft Maintenance Tech: Day-One Benefits + Flex

West Star Aviation; East Alton (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Paid Holidays & Weekly PTO

Flexible Work Schedules

Weekly Pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation is hiring Aircraft Maintenance Technicians at our East Alton, IL location. You will perform mechanical tasks, remove and install panels, troubleshoot systems, defuel aircraft, and engage in engine work and aircraft movements.

Expect to work with ground support equipment and to follow FAA guidelines while contributing to a team-driven, safety-focused environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Airframe or Powerplant license required for AMT I; Airframe license preferred.
• 2-4 years of aviation maintenance experience for AMT II.
• 4-6+ years for AMT III; Master level highly preferred.
• AMT IV requires both Airframe and Powerplant licenses.

Responsibilities

• Perform general mechanical tasks on aircraft and related systems.
• Remove/install panels and components.
• Troubleshoot aircraft system/component issues.
• Defuel aircraft as needed.
• Perform engine removal/installation.
• Operate ground support equipment.
• Inspect/evaluate aircraft and components.
• Assist in taxiing and performance runs.

Skills

General mechanical tasks

Panel and component removal/install

Troubleshooting aircraft systems

Engine removal/installations

Ground support equipment operation

Basic computer skills for manuals/dat

English communication (speaking/wr...

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AMT I license (Airframe or Powerplant)

AMT II license

AMT III license

AMT IV (Master) license

Tools

Jacks, stands, lifts

Pneumatic tools

Hydraulic/electrical testing equipment

Job description

West Star Aviation is hiring Aircraft Maintenance Technicians at our East Alton, IL location. You will perform mechanical tasks, remove and install panels, troubleshoot systems, defuel aircraft, and engage in engine work and aircraft movements.

Expect to work with ground support equipment and to follow FAA guidelines while contributing to a team-driven, safety-focused environment with growth opportunities.