Aircraft Maintenance Technician

A&P Aircraft Maintenance TechnicianWestern Aircraft is hiring A&P Aircraft Maintenance Technicians responsible for inspecting, testing, maintaining, and servicing of aircraft using test equipment and hand tools, as needed, to return aircraft to service per FAA and manufacturers specifications.Monday-Friday 7am-4pm (minimum 40 hours per week) OR Friday/Saturday/Sunday (three 12-hour shifts, compensated for 40 hours)Up to $25,000 sign-on bonus / relocation incentive available depending on experienceDuties & ResponsibilitiesPerforms routine maintenance and inspections on general aviation aircraftEnsures proper care of customer property through all phases of workAccurately completes required paperwork and work order details in CorridorContinually keeps clean and organized work area including personal toolboxUnderstands and follows safety procedures and utilizes support equipment in a safe manner to accomplish workQualifications & Job RequirementsExperience: Minimum three (3) years' experience working with general aviation airframes supported by Western AircraftAdvanced troubleshooting abilitiesBroad knowledge of aircraft systemsAble to work overtime as needed, evenings and weekendsAble to work independently and as part of a teamEffective oral and written communication skillsPositive attitude, professional appearance, and demeanorBasic sheet metal skills and/or basic electrical capabilities considered a plusGulfstream / Falcon / Embraer / Citation / Pilatus / Piper / King Air experience preferredEducation: Airframe & Powerplant certifications requiredOther PrerequisitesPass pre-employment drug screen and background checkAbility to obtain Airport Issued security badgeWork Environment & Physical RequirementsWork 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 and 25 pounds overhead.Available BenefitsMedical, dental, visionShort term & Long term Disability - paid 100% by CompanyLife & Accidental Death and Dismemberment - paid 100% by CompanyPaid vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, bereavementHealth Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account (employer contributions tied to participation in wellness program)401K & Roth 401k with employer matchFlexible Spending programsWestern 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.