Qualifications & Job Requirements
- Minimum two (2) years’ experience in general aviation preferred
- Minimum two (2) years’ performing structural repairs and modifications with Sheet Metal
- Experience working with composite materials a plus
- Basic knowledge of Sheet Metal assembly techniques required
- Ability to read blueprints and schematics required
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to follow directions
- Organized and detail oriented
- Airframe Certification preferred OR needs to be willing to obtain this certification within 6 months of hire if not already certified
Other Prerequisites
- Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
- Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge
- Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Work is performed in an aircraft hangar or production environment with moderate noise level. The employee is frequently subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. Constantly requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes such as bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, and turning to pick parts. Must have ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbs. and 25 lbs. overhead.
Available Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision
- Short term & Long term Disability - paid 100% by Company
- Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment - paid 100% by Company
- Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, bereavement
- Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account (employer contributions tied to participation in wellness program)
- 401K & Roth 401k with employer match
- Flexible Spending programs
Western 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.