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A&P Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Hiring / Relocation Incentive DOE

Western Aircraft

Boise, ID

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Aircraft Maintenance, Airport Security, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Aviation Industry, Communication Skills, Electricity, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Hand Tools, Identify Issues, METAL BASIC, Maintenance Services, Organizational Skills, Power Plant, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Test Equipment, Testing, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Writing Skills
LOCATION
Boise, ID
POSTED
Today
JOB SUMMARY

Western Aircraft is hiring A&P Aircraft Maintenance Technicians responsible for inspecting, testing, maintaining, and servicing of aircraft using test equipment and hand tools, as needed, to return aircraft to service per FAA and manufacturers specifications.

SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday 7am-4pm (minimum 40 hours per week)

OR

Friday/Saturday/Sunday (three 12-hour shifts, compensated for 40 hours)

SIGN-ON BONUS

Up to $25,000 sign-on bonus / relocation incentive available depending on experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Performs routine maintenance and inspections on general aviation aircraft
  • Ensures proper care of customer property through all phases of work
  • Accurately completes required paperwork and work order details in Corridor
  • Continually keeps clean and organized work area including personal toolbox
  • Understands and follows safety procedures and utilizes support equipment in a safe manner to accomplish work
Qualifications & Job Requirements
  • Experience:
  • Minimum three (3) years' experience working with general aviation airframes supported by Western Aircraft
  • Advanced troubleshooting abilities
  • Broad knowledge of aircraft systems
  • Able to work overtime as needed, evenings and weekends
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Positive attitude, professional appearance, and demeanor
  • Basic sheet metal skills and/or basic electrical capabilities considered a plus
  • Gulfstream / Falcon / Embraer / Citation / Pilatus / Piper / King Air experience preferred
  • Education:
  • Airframe & Powerplant certifications required
Other Prerequisites
  • Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
  • Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
  • Work is performed in an aircraft hangar environment with moderate noise level. The employee is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Must have the ability for climbing and bending at the waist, crawling, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, and working at heights; Reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and 25 pounds 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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Western Aircraft