Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Day One Benefits & Growth

West Star Aviation Inc.; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401K match

Weekly pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) at our Wheeling, IL location.

This full-time, on-site role involves servicing civilian aircraft with a range of mechanical tasks, inspections, troubleshooting, and equipment operation. Our AMTs work under supervision with growth opportunities across AMT levels I–IV, requiring FAA airframe/powerplant credentials and increasing years of aviation maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• Airframe or Powerplant license required, Airframe preferred.
• 0-2 years of aviation maintenance experience or related fields.
• 2-4 years of aviation maintenance experience, corporate aircraft preferred.
• 4-6+ years in aviation maintenance, corporate aircraft preferred.
• 6+ years in aviation maintenance; master level expertise.

Responsibilities

• Perform general mechanical tasks on aircraft and related systems.
• Remove/install panels and components; troubleshoot system issues.
• Inspect and evaluate aircraft and components; assist in taxiing and runs.
• Maintain shop and tooling; operate ground support equipment.

Skills

Airframe license

Powerplant license

Aviation maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

West Star Aviation Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) at our Wheeling, IL location.

This full-time, on-site role involves servicing civilian aircraft with a range of mechanical tasks, inspections, troubleshooting, and equipment operation. Our AMTs work under supervision with growth opportunities across AMT levels I–IV, requiring FAA airframe/powerplant credentials and increasing years of aviation maintenance experience.