Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Technician - 1005

West Star Aviation Inc.; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K match

Time off accruals

Weekly pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation Inc. seeks an Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Technician at Grand Junction, CO. The role is full-time and on-site, focused on servicing sophisticated civilian aircraft with hands-on mechanical and electrical tasks.

Applicants should hold an Airframe or Powerplant license (preferred Airframe), with 0–4 years of aviation maintenance experience. Expect varied duties, including engine work, panels, GSE operation, and documentation in English.

Qualifications

• Airframe or Powerplant license is required.
• 0–2 years of experience in aviation maintenance or related fields (AMT I).
• 2–4 years of experience in aviation maintenance; corporate aircraft experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Replacing or repairing parts and troubleshooting electrical/mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Performing general mechanical tasks on aircraft and related systems.
• Removal and installation of panels and components.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving aircraft system issues.
• De-fueling aircraft and engine removal/installation.
• Operating ground support equipment and assisting in performance runs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

General mechanical tasks

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Technician - 1005

Full Time

On-Site

Grand Junction, CO, USA

West Star is the fastest growing maintenance repair organization in the industry, and we recognize this is the result of our talented team of trusted employees working together to deliver customer service excellence. We are committed to providing our employees with personal and professional growth opportunities while fostering a culture of respect and well-being with a small company feel.

When you join our team, we don't think you should have to wait for your benefits to kick in. That's why when you start, they start with you! This includes medical, dental, 401K match, time off accruals, weekly pay days and much more. We don't want you to live to work, we want you to work live.

What you can expect as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician at West Star:

• Replacing or repairing parts, troubleshooting electrical/mechanical/hydraulic and pneumatic systems or performing inspections on some of the most sophisticated civilian aircraft in the world, no day is the same.
• 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.

You Will Be ESSENTIAL To Many FUNCTIONS Including

• 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.

Your Education

A High school diploma or equivalent. A valid driver's license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal, but not mandatory.

Your Experience

AMT I:

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

Amt Ii

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.

Amt Iii

Airframe license is required; in addition, Powerplant license is highly preferred