Citation Aircraft Maintenance Technician — Day-One Benefits

West Star Aviation; Perryville (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start day one

Medical, dental, vision with HSA/FSA

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & PTO accruals

Flexible work schedules

Weekly pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician at our Perryville, MO facility.

The role covers mechanical tasks, component removal/installations, and troubleshooting across electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on civilian aircraft. AMT I–IV tracks with licensing and experience requirements; you’ll progress from maintenance tasks under supervision to independently handling complex assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Airframe or Powerplant license is required; Airframe license is preferred.
• 0–2 years aviation maintenance experience for AMT I.
• 2–4 years aviation maintenance experience for AMT II.
• 4–6+ years aviation maintenance experience for AMT III.
• 6+ years aviation maintenance experience for AMT IV.

Responsibilities

• Perform general mechanical tasks on aircraft and related systems.
• Remove and install panels and components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve aircraft system issues.
• De-fueling aircraft.
• Engine removal and installations.
• Operate ground support equipment.
• Inspect and evaluate aircraft and components.
• Assist in taxiing and performance runs.
• Maintain shop facilities, equipment and tooling.
• Use basic computer tools to navigate training and manuals.
• Communicate effectively in English.

Skills

General mechanical tasks

Troubleshooting

Basic computer skills

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Airframe or Powerplant license

Job description

West Star Aviation Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician at our Perryville, MO facility.

The role covers mechanical tasks, component removal/installations, and troubleshooting across electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on civilian aircraft. AMT I–IV tracks with licensing and experience requirements; you’ll progress from maintenance tasks under supervision to independently handling complex assignments.