Interior Finish Technician - 1031
West Star Aviation Inc. · East Alton, IL · 1 mo ago
Engineering$20–$35/hrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections where there is real specific content.
We need to parse the job posting.
Key info:
- Company: West Star Aviation.
- Position: Interior Finish Technician.
- Location: East Alton, IL, USA.
- Full Time On-Site.
- Posted 30+ days ago.
- About the role: description: "West Star is the fastest growing maintenance repair organization... We are committed to providing our employees with personal and professional growth opportunities while fostering a culture of respect and well-being with a small company feel. When you join our team, we don’t think you should have to wait for your benefits to kick in. That’s why when you start, they start with you! This includes medical, dental, 401K match, time off accruals, weekly pay days and much more. We don’t want you to live to work, we want you to work and live."
But that's more about benefits and culture. Could be About the role.
- Responsibilities: list of duties: interior finish processes, wood finishes, gloss/satin applications, sanding hardwood, development/completion of aircraft interior cabinet finishes, assist with paint and techniques for major modification projects, identify colors and color matches, basic knowledge of stains, lacquers, clear coats, etc., basic knowledge of chemicals (thinners, catalysts, cleaners, etc.) and safety procedures, basic knowledge of paints and spraying equipment, knowledge of dry sanding and wet sanding, maintenance and repair of shop facility, equipment and tooling, basic computer skills to navigate electronic training, manuals, and maintenance databases, cleanliness of shop and surroundings, work independently when required, any other job-related duties as assigned.
- Requirements/Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal, but not required.
- Experience levels: Tech I, II, III, Master Tech with years of experience. Could be Qualifications or Requirements.
- Initiative: self-motivated, fast-paced environment, deadlines.
- Sense of Responsibility: attend work every day as scheduled including overtime and weekend assignments, notify supervisor in advance if unable to work, reliable transportation, perform work per FAA guidelines, follow company and safety rules, maintain customer-oriented work habits, assist in major modification work as needed.
- Other Particulars: Physical Requirements: lift 50 lbs, routine walking, bending, squatting or sitting, routing or repetitive physical motion with arms and hands emphasis on grasping, feeling and finger dexterity, standing for long periods, able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas, pass respirator fit test.
- Mental Requirements: understanding and implementation of regulations and guidelines including OSHA, Hazmat, etc., work with others professionally, read and comprehend various documents, plan and organize procedures and operations.
- Supervision: Work under supervision of assigned Team Leader and Interior Management. May be directed to supervise other technicians in some capacity. Work with minimal supervision when required.
- Working Conditions: majority of work performed in hangar or shop environment. Work outside on the ramp on occasion. Varied positions in and around the aircraft.
- Equipment Used: Personal hand tools supplied by the mechanic. Electrical power tools such as sanders, saws, power drills, etc. Spray booth and all related equipment. Computer, copy machine etc.
- Compensation & Benefit Information: hourly rate generally ranges between $20-$35. Actual hourly rate will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including location, experience and performance. Additional compensation in the form of a shift differential will be provided if the employee is assigned to an alternate shift. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package. Other forms of compensation include a semi-annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) company match and employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Benefits: Benefits Effective Day One for Eligible Employees: Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage with Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits & Supplemental Benefits, 401(k) Plan with Employee Contributions & Employer Match, Paid Company Holidays & Weekly Paid Time Off Accruals, Flexible Work Schedules include 5x8, 4x10 and 3x12, Weekly Competitive & Industry Leading Pay means you are paid more often, Bonus Opportunity based on Company and Site Performance, Internal Mobility & Career Advancement opportunities.
- Company Description: Over 78 years of industry experience, West Star Aviation stands as a leading independent MRO provider. Employing over 3,000 professionals, we offer comprehensive services from our strategically located full-service facilities in East Alton, IL; Grand Junction, CO; Chattanooga, TN; Millville, NJ; Perryville, Missouri; and Statesville, NC as well as satellite locations in Denver, Houston, Minneapolis and Chicago. Our extensive capabilities encompass maintenance, paint, interior, and avionics services, supported by the largest Aircraft On Ground (AOG) network in the country, ensuring prompt and reliable mobile repair services nationwide.
We need to produce sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We need to decide which sections have content.
- About the role: we have introductory paragraph about company culture, benefits start day one, etc. Could be used.
- Responsibilities: we have list of duties.
- Requirements: education (HS diploma, driver's license) maybe also experience levels? Could be separate Qualifications.
- Qualifications: experience levels (Tech I-IV) maybe also initiative, sense of responsibility, physical/mental requirements, supervision, working conditions, equipment used. Could be grouped.
- Skills: maybe list of specific skills: knowledge of stains, lacquers, clear coats, chemicals, paints, spraying equipment, sanding, computer skills, etc.
- Benefits: we have benefits list.
- Pay: we have hourly rate range $20-$35, shift differential, semi-annual bonus, 401k match, HSA contribution.
- Schedule: we have flexible work schedules include 5x8, 4x10 and 3x12, weekly paid time off accruals, weekly pay days.
We need to avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Not include Job ID.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO, legal, etc. Remove navigation etc.
We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep details but can format as lists.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences.
Thus produce something like:
About the role
West Star is the fastest growing maintenance repair organization in the industry, and we recognize this is the result of our talented team of trusted employees working together to deliver customer service excellence. We are committed to providing our employees with personal and professional growth opportunities while fostering a culture of respect and well-being with a small company feel. When you join our team, we don’t think you should have to wait for your benefits to kick in. That’s why when you start, they start with you! This includes medical, dental, 401K match, time off accruals, weekly pay days and much more. We don’t want you to live to work, we want you to work and live.
Responsibilities
- Perform interior finish processes, including wood finishes of assigned aircraft, varying amounts of gloss and satin applications, and sanding of hardwood as needed to apply finish.
- Develop and complete aircraft interior cabinet finishes.
- Assist with paint and techniques for major modification projects.
- Identify colors and color matches as needed.
- Apply basic knowledge of stains, lacquers, clear coats, etc.
- Apply basic knowledge of chemicals (thinners, catalysts, cleaners, etc.) and safety procedures.
- Apply basic knowledge of paints and spraying equipment.
- Use knowledge of dry sanding and wet sanding.
- Maintain and repair shop facility, equipment and tooling.
- Utilize basic computer skills to navigate electronic training, manuals, and maintenance databases.
- Maintain cleanliness of shop and surroundings.
- Work independently when required.
- Perform any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- A valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal, but not required.
Qualifications
- Experience levels:
- Tech I: 0‑2 years of experience in aviation, auto, RV, Marine or related field; limited to no knowledge; requires close supervision.
- Tech II: 2‑4 years of experience; considerable knowledge; needs general supervision.
- Tech III: 4‑6 years of experience; full knowledge; limited supervision; can act as trainer/mentor.
- Master Tech: 6+ years’ experience in aviation interiors; exclusive knowledge; subject matter expert.
- Self‑motivated team player able to perform in a fast‑paced environment with specific deadlines.
- Attend work every day as scheduled, including overtime and weekend assignments; notify supervisor in advance if unable to work.
- Reliable transportation to get to work each day.
- Perform work in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.
- Follow all company and safety rules during performance of duties.
- Maintain customer‑oriented work habits.
- Assist in major modification work as needed.
- Physical requirements: lift 50 lbs; routine walking, bending, squatting or sitting; repetitive physical motion with arms and hands emphasizing grasping, feeling and finger dexterity; standing for long periods; able to climb ladders and stairs; work in small restricted areas; pass a respirator fit test.
- Mental requirements: understanding and implementation of regulations and guidelines including OSHA, Hazmat, etc.; work with others professionally; read and comprehend various documents; plan and organize procedures and operations.
- Supervision: work under supervision of assigned Team Leader and Interior Management; may be directed to supervise other technicians; work with minimal supervision when required.
- Working conditions: majority of work performed in a hangar or shop environment; occasional work outside on the ramp; varied positions in and around the aircraft.
- Equipment used: personal hand tools supplied by the mechanic; electrical power tools such as sanders, saws, power drills; spray booth and related equipment; computer, copy machine, etc.
Skills
- Knowledge of stains, lacquers, clear coats.
- Knowledge of chemicals (thinners, catalysts, cleaners) and safety procedures.
- Knowledge of paints and spraying equipment.
- Proficiency in dry sanding and wet sanding techniques.
- Basic computer skills for navigating electronic training, manuals, and maintenance databases.
- Ability to identify colors and color matches.
- Ability to assist with paint and techniques for major modification projects.
- Ability to maintain and repair shop facility, equipment and tooling.
- Ability to maintain cleanliness of shop and surroundings.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage with Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
- Life Insurance, Disability Benefits & Supplemental Benefits.
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