Aircraft Structures Technician

Western Aircraft; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability insurance paid 100% by Company

Life insurance paid 100% by Company

401K with employer match

Flexible Spending programs

Job summary

A leading aviation company in Boise, Idaho, is seeking Aircraft Structures Technicians to conduct inspections and repairs on aircraft. Candidates should have at least three years of experience in aviation and the ability to read blueprints. The position offers a range of benefits, including medical coverage and a 401K plan. The role involves working in a hangar environment with physical requirements including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience in aviation for cabin aircraft.
• Experience performing structural repairs and modifications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of aircraft structural repairs.
• Ensure proper documentation of maintenance work.
• Follow safety procedures and utilize support equipment safely.

Skills

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Problem-solving skills

Education

Airframe Certification

Tools

Specialized equipment for measurement

Job description

Job Summary

Western Aircraft is looking for diligent and detail-oriented Aircraft Structures Technicians to join our dynamic team!

Aircraft Structures Technicians are responsible for inspecting and conducting structural repairs and modifications per blueprint specifications while utilizing hand tools and test equipment as needed to complete assigned tasks to return aircraft to service per FAA and manufacturers specifications.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of aircraft structural repairs and modifications
• Uses specialized equipment and tools to measure parts for defects or deviation from specifications
• Ensures proper care of customer property through all phases of maintenance work
• Completes duties within allotted hours quoted for assigned tasks
• Ensures proper and complete documentation of maintenance, repair, and modification work performed
• Understands and follows safety procedures and utilizes support equipment in a safe manner
• Follows strict dimension tolerances in compliance with FAA, FAR, based on supplied approved data

Qualifications & Job Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in aviation regarding Small, Mid to Large cabin aircraft
• Minimum three (3) years’ performing structural repairs and modifications
• Experience working with composite materials a plus
• Basic knowledge of Sheet Metal assembly techniques required
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics required
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to follow directions
• Organized and detail oriented
• Airframe Certification preferred for entry and mid level position / Required for senior level position

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.

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.