Aviation Maintenance Tech — Day-One Benefits & Weekly Pay

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Effective Day One forEligible

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Life Insurance, Disability Benefits &

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Paid Holidays & PTO

Flexible Work Schedules: 5x8, 4x10, 3x

Weekly Pay

Bonus Opportunity

Internal Mobility & Career Advancement

Job summary

West Star Aviation is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician to perform general mechanical tasks on aircraft and related systems at our East Alton, IL facility. The role includes panel removal/installation, troubleshooting, defueling, engine work, GSE operation, and detailed inspections in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should hold Airframe or Powerplant licenses (Airframe preferred) with 0–2, 2–4, or 4–6+ years of aviation maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• Airframe or Powerplant license is required. Airframe license is preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in aviation maintenance, avionics, or similar.
• These technicians have limited to moderate knowledge of general maintenance aspects
• Technicians require close supervision of general maintenance tasks
• Airframe or Powerplant license is required. Airframe license is preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience working in aviation maintenance
• Experience working on corporate aircraft is preferred but not essential.
• These technicians have considerable knowledge of the job and general maintenance aspects.
• Technicians require general supervision on routine maintenance and more detailed instruction for new or special assignments.
• Airframe license is required; in addition, Powerplant license is highly preferred
• 4-6+ years’ experience in aviation maintenance
• Experience working on corporate aircraft is highly preferred but not essential.
• These technicians have full knowledge of general, detailed, and special assignments in aircraft maintenance
• Airframe and Powerplant license is required.
• 6+ years’ experience in aviation maintenance
• Must have extensive experience on corporate aircraft platforms
• Subject matter expert in all areas of the job

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 be able to navigate electronic training, manuals, and maintenance data bases
• Effectively and clearly communicate (i.e., speak, write, read) in English
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Job description

West Star Aviation is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician to perform general mechanical tasks on aircraft and related systems at our East Alton, IL facility. The role includes panel removal/installation, troubleshooting, defueling, engine work, GSE operation, and detailed inspections in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should hold Airframe or Powerplant licenses (Airframe preferred) with 0–2, 2–4, or 4–6+ years of aviation maintenance experience.