Aircraft or A&P Mechanic (M-F, 1st Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

• Are you ready to leverage your military experience working on aircraft into an exciting new career?
• Are you an aircraft mechanic eager to work in a unique and rewarding environment?
• Have you recently received-or are about to receive-your A&P certification and are ready to launch your career?

At Wipaire, we're leaders in engineering and manufacturing aircraft floats that transform standard airplanes into versatile seaplanes. Our products support critical passenger service, tourism, and firefighting missions globally - and you can be a key part of this mission. Be part of a proud 65-year-old company investing heavily in people, products, and technology - all while manufacturing 100% American-made products.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay: $25.95 to $42.92/hour for Aircraft Technicians and $28.61 to $47.32/hour for A&P Mechanics based on your skills, experience, education, and other qualifications.
• Robust benefits package including health, dental, 401(k) with match, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, disability coverage, PTO starting at 15 days, holiday pay, and more.
• Work a steady first shift with a friendly, family-focused team that values work/life balance.

Check out: -wipaire/careers-at-wipaire/ to view videos and see what Wipaire is all about!

Job Duties:

1.Performing a variety of aircraft maintenance tasks, including:

• Conducting annual aircraft inspections and documenting maintenance needs.
• Executing repairs and maintenance per workbook instructions, Wipaire standards, industry best practices, and FAA regulations.
• Maintaining and repairing aircraft components; assembling and installing flight controls, engines, pneumatics, fuel, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic systems, and related accessories.
• Repairing and modifying aircraft structures and structural components.
• Applying technical expertise to diagnose equipment malfunctions by inspecting components such as landing gear, hydraulic systems, and de-icers for cracks, leaks, or other defects.
• Maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding aircraft structures, floats, functional components, and parts-including wings, fuselage, rigging, hydraulic units, oxygen and fuel systems, electrical systems, gaskets, and seals.
• Utilizing comprehensive technical knowledge to resolve moderate to complex issues through interpretation of blueprints, technical manuals, and manufacturer documentation.
• Ensuring all maintenance activities comply with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Accurately documents all preventive and corrective maintenance performed on aircraft as required.

• Airframe & Power Plant (A & P) license preferred, but not required.
• Ability to meet FAA regulatory and safety requirements in all aspects of the work.
• Perform lifting of supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Hear, speak and effectively verbally communicate in the English language, including following oral and written instructions, in order to communicate with people inside and outside the organization.
• Stand, squat, reach, kneel, bend, and twist/turn for extended periods of time and perform long hours of work in the shop and hangar, repairing and maintaining aircraft.
• Must be able to use hand tools, including wrenches, hammers, power tools, and other tools used in testing aircraft and parts, and a computer, phone, and photocopier.
• Must have all required tools designated within 90 days of starting employment.
• Must comply with Wipaire FOD prevention plan

Wipaire is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Women, minorities, the disabled and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status.

We will also provide relocation assistance for this position.