Aircraft Detail Technician - 967

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Full Time

On-Site

Chattanooga, TN, USA

Posted 30+ days ago

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.

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.

• medical
• dental
• 401K match
• time off accruals
• weekly pay days

We don’t want you to live to work, we want you to work and live.

Our detail technicians help the team prepare and clean aircraft for delivery to our customers. It requires basic motor skills and an ability to provide high customer service. Arm strength, basic dexterity and ability to move on and around aircraft are essential. Additional shop support functions such as cleaning of the hangar floor and shop clean-up are included.

• Perform, wash, wax and detail work of aircraft interiors and exteriors.
• Polish, buff or treat aircraft sections as required.
• Tape and prepare aircraft for detail work.
• Shop floor clean-up and assistance in other minor cleaning duties.
• Effectively and clearly communicate (i.e., speak, write, read) in English
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management

A High school diploma or equivalent. A valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal, but not mandatory.

Prior experience in auto detail or cleaning is preferred.

We’re looking for team players who are self-motivated and able to perform in a fast-paced environment where working under specific deadlines and time constraints will be common.

• Attend work every day as scheduled
• Notify supervisor in advance of shift starting if unable to work.
• Must have reliable transportation to get to work each and every day.
• Must perform work in accordance with FAA guidelines
• Maintain customer-oriented work habits and a positive customer service environment
• Must provide quality detail work to customers
• Follow all company safety rules during the performance of duties

• Lifts 30 lbs.
• Routine walking, bending, squatting and sitting
• Routine or repetitive physical motion with arms and hands
• Climbing ladders up to 12’ in height
• Working on various stands in and on aircraft wing areas on a routine basis

• Work with others in a professional manner.
• Understanding basic job functions and guidelines

• Work under supervision of the Aircraft Detail Lead and Program Manager

• This is a full-time position working in hangar environment.
• May be required to work indoors and outdoors year round
• Varied positions in, on and around the aircraft including working on ladders and work platforms

• Pneumatic buffers and sanders
• Various rags, towels and cleaning equipment
• Floor cleaning machines

With over 78 years of industry experience, West Star Aviation stands as a leading independent Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (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.

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