Aircraft &P Mechanic; M-F, 1st Shift

Are you ready to leverage your military experience working on aircraft into an exciting new career? Are you an aircraft mechanic eager to work in a unique and rewarding environment? Have you recently received—or are about to receive—your A&P certification and are ready to launch your career?

• 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.

• Perform a variety of aircraft maintenance tasks.
• Conduct annual aircraft inspections and document 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.
• Meet FAA regulatory and safety requirements in all aspects of the work.
• Lift supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Hear, speak, and effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Stand, squat, reach, kneel, bend, and twist/turn for extended periods of time and work long hours in the shop and hangar, repairing and maintaining aircraft.
• Use hand tools, including wrenches, hammers, power tools, and other tools used in testing aircraft and parts, as well as a computer, phone, and photocopier.
• Provide all required tools within 90 days of starting employment.

Wipaire is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action

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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.