Mobile A&P Aircraft Mechanic - Boise, ID

Western Aircraft; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Short term & Long term Disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Health Savings / Health Reimbursement

401K & Roth 401k with employer match

Flexible Spending programs

Job summary

A leading aviation service provider is seeking Maintenance Technicians in Boise. The role involves aircraft repair and maintenance, requiring travel and Airframe & Powerplant certifications. Candidates should have a minimum of three years in business aviation, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently. Benefits include medical, 401K, and paid leave. Schedule rotation is 7 days on, 7 days off.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience in general business aviation.
• Extensive experience with general aviation aircraft required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Extensive experience with general aviation aircraft and ability to complete projects with no supervision required.
• Airframe & Powerplant certifications required.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to follow directions.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude, professional appearance and demeanor.
• Basic sheet metal skills and/or basic electrical capabilities considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for repair and maintenance service of aircraft.
• Completes required paperwork and work order details.
• Maintains clean and organized work area.
• Meets or beats flat rates for assigned tasks
• Understands and follows safety procedures, and utilizes support equipment in a safe manner to accomplish work

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Detail oriented

Basic sheet metal skills

Basic electrical capabilities

Education

Airframe & Powerplant certifications

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Summary

The Mobile Response Team (MRT) Maintenance Technicians will be based in Boise and will require travel. These technicians will be responsible for repair and maintenance service of aircraft using test equipment and hand tools, as needed, to return aircraft to service per FAA and manufacturers specifications.

Schedule rotation is 7 days on 7 days off - Monday through Sunday

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures proper care of customer property through all phases of work
• Accurately completes required paperwork and work order details in Corridor
• Continually keeps clean and organized work area including personal tool box
• Meets or beats flat rates for assigned tasks
• Understands and follows safety procedures, and utilizes support equipment in a safe manner to accomplish work

Qualifications & Job Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in general business aviation
• Owns hand tools to complete work (list will be provided)
• Requires extensive travel
• Extensive experience with general aviation aircraft and ability to complete projects with no supervision required
• Airframe & Powerplant certifications required
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to follow directions
• Organized and detail oriented
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Positive attitude, professional appearance and demeanor
• Basic sheet metal skills and/or basic electrical capabilities considered a plus

Other Prerequisites

• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge
• Valid Driver's License

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in a hangar environment and requires regular fieldwork where the employee will be exposed to outdoor weather and industrial type noise conditions. Must have willingness and ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbs. and 25 lbs. overhead. Daily activities include frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, and turning to pick parts from lower shelves, pulling and working at heights; Reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally.

Available Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Short term & Long term Disability - paid 100% by Company
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment - paid 100% by Company
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, bereavement
• Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account (employer contributions tied to participation in wellness program)
• 401K & Roth 401k with employer match
• Flexible Spending programs

Western Aircraft Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing pre-employment testing in accordance with 14 CFR 120. Applicants testing positive for the presence of prohibited drugs are ineligible for employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.