Citation Aircraft Maintenance Technician – Day-One Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays & PTO

Job summary

West Star Aviation is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician to join our team in East Alton, IL. This on-site role supports a full range of maintenance tasks on aircraft and related systems, with licensing requirements and evolving experience levels from AMT I through IV.

Your responsibilities include mechanical tasks, panel work, troubleshooting, engine work, and safe operation of ground support equipment, with a strong emphasis on compliance and quality in a fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• Airframe or Powerplant license is required; Airframe license is preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in aviation maintenance, avionics, or similar.
• 2-4 years of experience working in aviation maintenance; corporate aircraft experience preferred.
• 4-6+ years’ experience in aviation maintenance; full knowledge of tasks.
• 6+ years’ experience in aviation maintenance; SME on corporate aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Perform general mechanical tasks on aircraft and related systems.
• Removal and installation of panels and components.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose aircraft system/component issues.
• Defueling aircraft.
• Engine removal and installations.
• Operate ground support equipment.
• Inspect and evaluate aircraft and components.
• Assist in performance runs and taxiing.
• Maintain shop facilities, equipment, and tooling.
• Navigate electronic training materials; use maintenance databases.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

West Star Aviation is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician to join our team in East Alton, IL. This on-site role supports a full range of maintenance tasks on aircraft and related systems, with licensing requirements and evolving experience levels from AMT I through IV.

Your responsibilities include mechanical tasks, panel work, troubleshooting, engine work, and safe operation of ground support equipment, with a strong emphasis on compliance and quality in a fast-paced shop environment.