Wipaire
Aircraft or A&P Mechanic (M-F, 1st Shift)
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Why Join Us?
Competitive pay: $25.32 to $41.87/hour for Aircraft Technicians and $28.00 to $46.16/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.
Job Duties
Perform a variety of aircraft maintenance tasks, including annual aircraft inspections and documenting maintenance needs.
Execute repairs and maintenance per workbook instructions, Wipaire standards, industry best practices, and FAA regulations.
Maintain and repair aircraft components; assemble and install flight controls, engines, pneumatics, fuel, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic systems, and related accessories.
Repair and modify aircraft structures and structural components.
Apply technical expertise to diagnose equipment malfunctions by inspecting components such as landing gear, hydraulic systems, and de-icers for cracks, leaks, or other defects.
Maintain, repair, and rebuild aircraft structures, floats, functional components, and parts—including wings, fuselage, rigging, hydraulic units, oxygen and fuel systems, electrical systems, gaskets, and seals.
Utilize comprehensive technical knowledge to resolve moderate to complex issues through interpretation of blueprints, technical manuals, and manufacturer documentation.
Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety and regulatory requirements.
Accurately document 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.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Airlines and Aviation
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Why Join Us?
Competitive pay: $25.32 to $41.87/hour for Aircraft Technicians and $28.00 to $46.16/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.
Job Duties
Perform a variety of aircraft maintenance tasks, including annual aircraft inspections and documenting maintenance needs.
Execute repairs and maintenance per workbook instructions, Wipaire standards, industry best practices, and FAA regulations.
Maintain and repair aircraft components; assemble and install flight controls, engines, pneumatics, fuel, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic systems, and related accessories.
Repair and modify aircraft structures and structural components.
Apply technical expertise to diagnose equipment malfunctions by inspecting components such as landing gear, hydraulic systems, and de-icers for cracks, leaks, or other defects.
Maintain, repair, and rebuild aircraft structures, floats, functional components, and parts—including wings, fuselage, rigging, hydraulic units, oxygen and fuel systems, electrical systems, gaskets, and seals.
Utilize comprehensive technical knowledge to resolve moderate to complex issues through interpretation of blueprints, technical manuals, and manufacturer documentation.
Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety and regulatory requirements.
Accurately document 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.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Airlines and Aviation
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