Aircraft Structures Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary  

Western Aircraft is looking for diligent and detail-oriented Aircraft Structures Technicians to join our dynamic team! 

Aircraft Structures Technicians are responsible for inspecting and conducting structural repairs and modifications per blueprint specifications while utilizing hand tools and test equipment as needed to complete assigned tasks to return aircraft to service per FAA and manufacturers specifications.

• Performs a variety of aircraft sheet metal and structural repairs and modifications
• Use specialized equipment and tools to measure parts for defects or deviation from specifications
• Ensures proper care of customer property through all phases of maintenance work
• Completes duties within allotted hours quoted for assigned tasks
• Ensures proper and complete documentation of maintenance, repair, and modification all work performed
• Understands and follows safety procedures and utilizes support equipment in a safe manner
• Follows strict dimension tolerances in compliance with FAA, FAR, based on supplied approved data.

• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in aviation regarding Small, Mid to Large cabin aircraft.
• Minimum three (3) years’ performing structural repairs and modifications.
• Experience working with composite materials a plus
• Basic knowledge of structural assembly techniques required
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics required
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to follow directions
• Organized and detail oriented
• Airframe Certification preferred for entry and mid level position / Required for senior level position

• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge

• Work is performed in an aircraft hangar environment with moderate noise level. The employee is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Must have the ability for climbing and bending at the waist, crawling, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, and working at heights; Reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

• 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.