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

Job Duties

• 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 documenting all preventive and corrective maintenance performed on aircraft as required.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.