Aviation Maintenance Technician – Airframe/Powerplant (On-Site)

West Star Aviation; Perryville (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start day one

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with match

Paid holidays & PTO accruals

Flexible schedules

Weekly pay

Bonus opportunity

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

West Star Aviation is hiring a Hawker Aircraft Maintenance Technician in Perryville, Missouri. This on-site role covers a range of tasks from mechanical work to troubleshooting on sophisticated civilian aircraft, with licensing requirements and room for advancement within AMT levels I–IV.

Expect responsibilities including removal/installation of panels, engine work, and use of ground support equipment. Education requires a high school diploma; licenses and prior 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.

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 data bases
• Effectively and clearly communicate (i.e., speak, write, read) in English

Skills

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

West Star Aviation is hiring a Hawker Aircraft Maintenance Technician in Perryville, Missouri. This on-site role covers a range of tasks from mechanical work to troubleshooting on sophisticated civilian aircraft, with licensing requirements and room for advancement within AMT levels I–IV.

Expect responsibilities including removal/installation of panels, engine work, and use of ground support equipment. Education requires a high school diploma; licenses and prior aviation maintenance experience